“Oh,” said Willis, turning to the others. “He says heis not calling on his girl." Turner reached behind him for the door. “She wouldn't have him anyway, scared as he is to jump into a wave. Hey. Buckrniriisrer, you jump about as good as ...
This sensitively written historical novel, based on the true story of a community's destruction, highlights a unique friendship during a time of change. Author's note.
Set in 1912 Maine, this historical novel is based on the true story of a community's destruction.
The Accidental Princess
This historical novel, based on the true story of a community's destruction, follows Turner Buckminster and Lizzie Bright as their friendship forms and their lives are changed. Winner of the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor.
In 1911, Turner Buckminster hates his new home of Phippsburg, Maine, but things improve when he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl from a poor, nearby island community founded by former slaves that the town fathers--and Turner's--want to ...
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