Elijah of Buxton / c.Christopher Paul Curtis;
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Author
Curtis, Christopher Paul.
Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 2008.
Edition
[Literature Circle edition]
Physical Desc
341 pages ; 22 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
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Burlington Public Library - JUNIOR HIGH FICTIONJRH CURLexile 1070On Shelf
Silverton Public School - JUVENILE FICTIONJF HISTORICAL CURNEWBERRY COLLECTIONOn Shelf

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Blacks -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Canada -- Juvenile fiction.
Liberty -- Juvenile fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Slavery -- Juvenile fiction.
Other Subjects
Blacks -- Canada -- Fiction.
Canada -- History -- 1763-1867 -- Fiction.
Freedom -- Fiction.
North Buxton (Ont.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Slavery -- Fiction.

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Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 2008.
Format
Book
Edition
[Literature Circle edition]
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.4, 12 Points

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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.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Curtis, C. P. (2008). Elijah of Buxton / c.Christopher Paul Curtis ([Literature Circle edition]). Scholastic Press.

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

Curtis, Christopher Paul. 2008. Elijah of Buxton / C.Christopher Paul Curtis. Scholastic Press.

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

Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton / C.Christopher Paul Curtis Scholastic Press, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton / C.Christopher Paul Curtis [Literature Circle edition], Scholastic Press, 2008.

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