Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster
Boy (Newbery Honor Book) by Gary
D. Schmidt
Malaga's Shame
It only takes a few hours for Turner Buckminster to start hating Phippsburg,
Maine. No one in town will let him forget that hes a ministers son, even if
he doesnt act like one. But then he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and
sassy girl from a poor nearby island community founded by former slaves.
Despite his fathers-and the towns-disapproval of their friendship, Turner
spends time with Lizzie, and it opens up a whole new world to him, filled
with the mystery and wonder of Maines rocky coast.
The two soon discover that the town elders, along with Turners father,
want to force the people to leave Lizzies island so that Phippsburg can
start a lucrative tourist trade there. Turner gets caught up in a spiral of
disasters that alter his life-but also lead him to new levels of acceptance
and maturity.

This sensitively written historical novel, based on the true story of a
communitys destruction, highlights a unique friendship during a time of
change. Authors note.
Personal Review: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
(Newbery Honor Book) by Gary D. Schmidt
It's hard to be a new kid in town. It's even harder if you're the minister's kid
new to a God-fearing town. Well, that's exactly what happened to Turner
Buckminster, the son of Reverend Buckminster. His first few days in
Phippsburg, Maine are just a disaster: being teased at the local baseball
game and not daring to jump into the ocean after all other kids have done
so. When Turner was desperate to light out for the Territories, he met
Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and nice African American girl who brightens
up his world. However, Lizzie's happy life in Malaga is soon to be
destroyed by the racist and greedy adults in Phippsburg, including Turner's
father. To stop them from driving people off the island, Turner and Lizzie
fight to save her family and community. Unfortunately, the consequences
are tragic for this young couple of friends.
Although the story doesn't have a happy ending, its beautiful language and
delightful moments make the novel enjoyable to read. Moreover, against
the dark issues of racism and greed, the friendship and faith of Lizzie
Bright and Turner brighten up the story and bring readers hope. Based on
a true story, Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy has educational and
inspiring themes. At the same time, its conversational language and easy-
to-follow plot present elementary and middle school readers with very few
challenges in understanding.
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