Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

By Gary D. Schmidt

If you’ve ever moved to anew town and had the fortune of finding a new friend, you’ll appreciate Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy. Gary Schmidt captures the emotions of being the “new kid in town.” Through vivid description and realistic dialogue, Schmidt develops his story of two adolescents who overcome race and societal biases to become true friends. A great story about compassion, bravery and friendship.

-Mrs. Miller

Sixth Grade Science/Math