Elijah of Buxton
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 368
Published: 2012
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"Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis tells the story of an eleven-year-old boy named Elijah who is the first freeborn child in a settlement of escaped slaves in Buxton, Canada. Set in the 19th century, Elijah navigates his life in a community that values freedom while confronting the painful legacy of slavery. He is known for his quick wit and kind heart, but his journey becomes more complex when he learns about the harsh realities of the world beyond Buxton. When a friend faces danger, Elijah must gather his courage to venture beyond the safety of his home, discovering what it truly means to be brave. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 368 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Scholastic Paperbacks .
Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.
Huffington Post: Books about Slavery
Canada in literature
United States in literature
Prejudice And Racism in literature
Newbery Award: Winners
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction
This book was recognised by the Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction.
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
Michigan Notable Books
This book was recognised by the Michigan Notable Books.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Governor General's Literary Award
This book was recognised by the Governor General's Literary Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Older Children
This book was recognised in the Older Children category by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.
Great Lakes Book Award - Chapter Book
This book was recognised in the Chapter Book category by the Great Lakes Book Award.
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.
