Elijah of Buxton
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Author
Curtis, Christopher Paul,
Published
New York : Scholastic, [2008].
Format
Book
Edition
[Literature circle edition].
ISBN
0545104734, 9780545104739, 9780545110846, 054511084X
Physical Desc
341 pages ; 20 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
980L
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Coretta Scott King Award Recipients
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Black people -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- History -- 1763-1867 -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Courage -- Juvenile fiction.
Liberty -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Slavery -- Juvenile fiction.
Thieves -- Juvenile fiction.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Blacks.
Canada.
Courage.
Fiction.
History.
Juvenile works.
Liberty.
Ontario -- North Buxton.
Slavery.
Thieves.

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Published
New York : Scholastic, [2008].
Edition
[Literature circle edition].
Language
English
ISBN
0545104734, 9780545104739, 9780545110846, 054511084X
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Lexile measure
980

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.
Target Audience
1070L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,5.4,12,12,117751
Awards
Coretta Scott King Author Award, 2008
Awards
Newberry Honor Book, 2008
Awards
Scott O'Dell Award for historical fiction, 2008

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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