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- 352 pages
- Reading time
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Set in 1860, the story follows 11-year-old Elijah, a first-generation freeborn child living in Buxton, Canada, a refuge for runaway slaves. When a corrupt preacher embezzles funds intended for a man's family's freedom, Elijah embarks on a daring journey to America to retrieve the stolen money. This compelling narrative explores themes of courage, justice, and the fight for freedom, crafted by a Newbery Medal-winning author.
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Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold), Christopher Paul Curtis
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Paul Curtis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780439023443
- Description
- Set in 1860, the story follows 11-year-old Elijah, a first-generation freeborn child living in Buxton, Canada, a refuge for runaway slaves. When a corrupt preacher embezzles funds intended for a man's family's freedom, Elijah embarks on a daring journey to America to retrieve the stolen money. This compelling narrative explores themes of courage, justice, and the fight for freedom, crafted by a Newbery Medal-winning author.