Elijah of Buxton
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New York : Scholastic Press, 2007.
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Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 2007.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
341 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Reading Level
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Level 5.4, 12 Points
Lexile measure
980

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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
Newbery Honor book, 2008.
Awards
Coretta Scott King (author) Award, 2008.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Curtis, C. P. (2007). Elijah of Buxton . Scholastic Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul. 2007. Elijah of Buxton. Scholastic Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton Scholastic Press, 2007.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton Scholastic Press, 2007.

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