Elijah of Buxton
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Published:
New York : Scholastic Press, 2007.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
341 pages ; 22 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure:
980L
Status:
Orange/Case Juvenile Fiction Book
j Fiction Curtis
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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Street Date:
0710
Language:
English
ISBN:
0439023440, 9780439023443
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.4, 12 Points
Lexile measure:
980

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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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APA Citation (style guide)

Curtis, C. P. (2007). Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul. 2007. Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul, Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press, 2007.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton. New York, Scholastic Press, 2007.

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