Elijah of Buxton
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Scholastic Press, 2007.
Physical Desc:
341 pages ; 22 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure:
980L
Status:
Central Kids Place
CHILDREN FICTION Curtis, C.
Description
In 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.
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CHILDREN FICTION Curtis, C.
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Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780439023443 (trade bdg.) :, 0439023440 (trade bdg.) :, 0439023459 (alk. paper), 9780439023450 (alk. paper)
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Lexile measure:
980
Notes
Description
In 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection
Awards
Coretta Scott King Award, 2008.
Awards
Newbery Honor Book, 2008
Awards
Coretta Scott King Author Award, 2008
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APA Citation (style guide)
Curtis, C. P. (2007). Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. 2007. Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul, Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press, 2007.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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