Elijah of Buxton
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Scholastic Press, 2007.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
341 pages ; 22 cm
Rating:
1070
Status:
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.
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Broomfield Children's J Fiction
JPB Curti
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Nov 5, 2024
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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9780439023443 (trade bdg.), 0439023440 (trade bdg.), 9780439023450 (alk. paper), 0439023459 (alk. paper)
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Lexile measure:
980
Notes
General Note
Companion book to: The madman of Piney Woods.
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
1070,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.4,12.0,117751.
Awards
Newbery Honor Book, 2008.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Curtis, C. P. (2007). Elijah of Buxton. First edition. Scholastic Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. 2007. Elijah of Buxton. Scholastic Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul, Elijah of Buxton. Scholastic Press, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton. First edition. Scholastic Press, 2007.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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