Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780439023450)

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line!

Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

Author: Christopher Paul Curtis
ISBN-10: 0439023459
ISBN-13: 9780439023450
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2009
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 117751 / Elijah of Buxton


Review Citation(s):
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2008 pg. 12