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Set in a settlement of runaway slaves, an eleven-year-old boy named Elijah, the first free child born in Buxton, struggles with his identity and the expectations placed upon him. Often seen as fragile and talkative, he faces a turning point when a former slave steals money intended to free his friend's family. Tasked with retrieving the stolen funds, Elijah embarks on a perilous journey that challenges his fears and could transform him into a hero, provided he can muster the courage to return home.
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Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold), Christopher Paul Curtis
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Paul Curtis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780439023450
- Description
- Set in a settlement of runaway slaves, an eleven-year-old boy named Elijah, the first free child born in Buxton, struggles with his identity and the expectations placed upon him. Often seen as fragile and talkative, he faces a turning point when a former slave steals money intended to free his friend's family. Tasked with retrieving the stolen funds, Elijah embarks on a perilous journey that challenges his fears and could transform him into a hero, provided he can muster the courage to return home.