Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
By: Gary D. Schmidt
Laurel Leaf, 2008

When Turner Buckminster moves to Phippsburg he immediately begins thinking of lighting out for the territories. Baseball isn't the same in Maine, the church isn't the same, the people aren't the same. When Turner begins going down to shore he meets Lizzie Bright, she is the first "negro" he has ever met and is surprised by how much he likes her. As Lizzie and Turner's friendship grows Turner finds out that the people of Phippsburg are running off the people of Malaga Island, Lizzie's people. Turner does the right thing, but doing the right thing doesn't make everything right. Lizzie tells turner that whales only let you touch them if you know what they know, will Turner ever find out what the Whales know?

Personal Review: This book is one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is beautifully written. This book touched my heart. I think that everyone should read this because it talks about injustice, Christianity, charity, and kindness. Turner and Lizzie are amazing characters to read about. This book made me cry, when a book makes me cry then I know that it is good.
Warning: This book talks about racism and it might break your heart. Or if you are racist, this could be a rude awakening for you.
240 pages