Not only is Turner Buckminster the son of the new minister in a small Maine town, he is shunned for playing baseball differently than the local boys. Then he befriends smart and lively Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl from Malaga Island, a poor community founded by former slaves. Lizzie shows Turner a new world along the Maine coast from digging clams to rowing a boat next to a whale. When the powerful town elders, including Turner’s father, decide to drive the people off the island to set up a tourist business, Turner stands alone against them. He and Lizzie try to save her community, but there’s a terrible price to pay for going against the tide.
“Schmidt’s writing is infused with feeling and rich in imagery. With fully developed, memorable characters. . . . This novel will leave a powerful impression on readers.”—School Library Journal, Starred
“A powerful tale of friendship and coming-of-age, adding a lyrical sense of the coastal landscape.”—Booklist, Starred
HONOR - Michael L. Printz Honor Book
WINNER - Newbery Honor Book
WINNER - ALA Best Books for Young Adults
WINNER - ALA Notable Children's Book
WINNER - School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
WINNER - Kirkus Reviews Editor Choice Award
Gary D. Schmidt has written several novels for children and young adults. He lives in Alto, Michigan.
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