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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780439023443
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0439023440
ISBN-13
9780439023443
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59155213
Product Key Features
Book Title
Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Historical / General, Action & Adventure / General, People & Places / United States / African American, General, People & Places / Canada / General, Historical / United States / 19th Century, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2007-005181
Reviews
"As in his previous novels, Curtis is a master at balancing the serious and the lighthearted... His latest book is another natural award candidate and makes an excellent case, in a story positively brimming with both truth and sense, for the ability of historical fiction to bring history to life." -- New York Times Book Review "Here's a pre-Civil War history lesson wrapped in an adventure story." -- USA Today "Curtis has created a vivid setting that is easy to imagine. When the action begins, you'll want to race through the pages." -- The Washington Post * "This is Curtis's best novel yet, and no doubt many readers, young and old, will finish and say, 'This is one of the best books I have ever read.'" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Many readers drawn to the book by humor will find themselves, at times, on the edges of their seats in suspense and, at others, moved to tears. A fine, original novel from a gifted storyteller." -- Booklist , starred review * "This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility." -- The Horn Book , starred review * "Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Elijah of Buxton is sure to become a classic -- for readers of all ages." -- BookPage "The Newbery Medal judges should just go ahead and put Christopher Paul Curtis on speed dial." -- The Christian Science Monitor "Curtis is a genius storyteller..." -- Detroit Free Press, "As in his previous novels, Curtis is a master at balancing the serious and the lighthearted... His latest book is another natural award candidate and makes an excellent case, in a story positively brimming with both truth and sense, for the ability of historical fiction to bring history to life." -- New York Times Book Review "Here's a pre-Civil War history lesson wrapped in an adventure story." -- USA Today "Curtis has created a vivid setting that is easy to imagine. When the action begins, you'll want to race through the pages." -- The Washington Post * "This is Curtis's best novel yet, and no doubt many readers, young and old, will finish and say, 'This is one of the best books I have ever read.'" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Many readers drawn to the book by humor will find themselves, at times, on the edges of their seats in suspense and, at others, moved to tears. A fine, original novel from a gifted storyteller." -- Booklist , starred review* "This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility." -- The Horn Book , starred review* "Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever." -- School Library Journal , starred review"Elijah of Buxton is sure to become a classic -- for readers of all ages." -- BookPage "The Newbery Medal judges should just go ahead and put Christopher Paul Curtis on speed dial." -- The Christian Science Monitor "Curtis is a genius storyteller..." -- Detroit Free Press
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Newbery Medalist and CSK Award winner Christopher Paul Curtis's debut middle-grade/young-YA novel for Scholastic features his trademark humor, compelling storytelling, and unique narrative voice.Eleven-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit. He's best known in his hometown as the boy who made a memorable impression on Frederick Douglass. But things change when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Elijah embarks on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of the thief, and he discovers firsthand the unimaginable horrors of the life his parents fled -- a life from which he'll always be free, if he can find the courage to get back home., Eleven-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit. He"s best known in his hometown as the boy who made a memorable impression on Frederick Douglass. But things change when a former slave steals money from Elijah"s friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Elijah embarks on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of the thief, and he discovers firsthand the unimaginable horrors of the life his parents fled-a life from which he"ll always be free, if he can find the courage to get back home., Newbery Medalist and CSK Award winner Christopher Paul Curtis's debut middle-grade/young-YA novel for Scholastic features his trademark humor, compelling storytelling, and unique narrative voice. Eleven-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit. He's best known in his hometown as the boy who made a memorable impression on Frederick Douglass. But things change when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Elijah embarks on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of the thief, and he discovers firsthand the unimaginable horrors of the life his parents fled -- a life from which he'll always be free, if he can find the courage to get back home.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.C94137El 2007
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- y***l (899)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat EBay seller!The item was in the condition as it was described,a good value, packed well &it arrived rapidly too. The die worked well.Thanks& God bless.
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- a***s (67)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI love these stamps and can't wait to use them. They came packaged very well and arrived promptly. They were exactly as described and maybe even better. They were not brand new, but they certainly looked like it. If they were used much, they were handled with love and care. I hadn't seen them in any catalog that I remember; so they sold for a very reasonable price. Thank you for letting them go from one loving home to another.