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In 1911, 10-year-old Turner Buckminster hates his new home of Phippsburg, Maine, but things improve when he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl from a nearby island community founded by former slaves that the town fathers want to change into a tourist spot. Turner initially views Lizzie as inferior due to her background, but Lizzieβs kindness and determination to help Turner overcome his prejudices earn him a friendship. The two embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, ultimately finding strength and support in each other's company. Their friendship transcends race and class, as Turner learns to embrace his differences and Lizzie's journey to overcome her past challenges. The story explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of acceptance and understanding.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Gary D. Schmidt
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