Elijah of Buxton
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Scholastic, [2008].
Edition
[Literature circle edition].
Physical Desc
341 pages ; 20 cm
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Community/USD 110 Libraries - Middle School - Middle School | J CUR | On Shelf |
| Rae Hobson Memorial Library - YOUNG ADULT | YA Curtis, Christopher | On Shelf |
| Smith Center Public Library - Juvenile Fiction | YA FIC Curtis, Christopher | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Blacks -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- History -- 1763-1867 -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Courage -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Slavery -- Juvenile fiction.
Thieves -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- History -- 1763-1867 -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Courage -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Slavery -- Juvenile fiction.
Thieves -- Juvenile fiction.
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Published
New York : Scholastic, [2008].
Format
Book
Edition
[Literature circle edition].
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Notes
General Note
Includes questions and activities to inspire discussion and enhance reading.
General Note
"This edition is avaialble for distribution only through the school market"--Page 4 of cover.
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
Coretta Scott King Author Award, 2008
Awards
Newberry Honor Book, 2008
Awards
Scott O'Dell Award for historical fiction, 2008
Local note
$4.99
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Curtis, C. P. (2008). Elijah of Buxton ([Literature circle edition].). Scholastic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. 2008. Elijah of Buxton. Scholastic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton Scholastic, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton [Literature circle edition]., Scholastic, 2008.
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