Elijah of Buxton - by Christopher Paul Curtis (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Its 1860, and 11-year-old Elijah is a first-generation freeborn child. His Canadian town of Buxton serves as a haven for runaway slaves. When the towns corrupt preacher steals money from a citizen whos been saving to buy his familys freedom, Elijah sets off for America in pursuit, in this powerful new novel by a Newbery Medalist.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p></p>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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. -- <i>New York Times Book Review</i>Here's a pre-Civil War history lesson wrapped in an adventure story. -- <i>USA Today</i>Curtis has created a vivid setting that is easy to imagine. When the action begins, you'll want to race through the pages. -- <i>The Washington Post</i>* 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.' -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, 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. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review* This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility. -- <i>The Horn Book</i>, starred review* Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred reviewElijah of Buxton is sure to become a classic -- for readers of all ages. -- <i>BookPage</i>The Newbery Medal judges should just go ahead and put Christopher Paul Curtis on speed dial. -- <i>The Christian Science Monitor</i>Curtis is a genius storyteller... -- <i>Detroit Free Press</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Christopher Paul Curtis was awarded both a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor for his debut book, <i>The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- 1963</i>, and won the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award for his second book, <i>Bud, Not Buddy</i>. Mr. Curtis is also the author of the Golden Kite Award-winning <i>Bucking the Sarge</i>, as well as <i>Mr. Chickee's Funny Money</i>, <i>Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission</i>, and the Newbery Honor book <i>Elijah of Buxton</i>.
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