Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
by Gary D. Schmidt (Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin)
About
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Set in Maine in 1912 and propelled by a tragic historical event, Schmidt's powerfully haunting novel probes a forbidden friendship between a preacher's son and a dark-skinned girl from a nearby island. Steeped in imagery and laced with surprising humor, Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy explores powerlessness, possibility and the profound impact individuals can make.
Awards Won
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John Newbery Medal
91´«Ã½The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the 91´«Ã½, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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2005 - Honor(s) |
