- Published: New York : Scholastic Press, 2007.
- Year Published: 2007
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Description: 341 p. ; 22 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
ISBN/Standard Number
- 0439023440 (trade bdg.) :
- 9780439023443 (trade bdg.) :
- 0439023459 (alk. paper)
- 9780439023450 (alk. paper)
Series
Subjects
- Liberty -- Fiction.
- Freedom -- Fiction.
- Slavery -- Fiction.
- Blacks -- Fiction. -- Canada
- North Buxton (Ont.) -- Fiction.
- Canada -- Fiction.
Tags
African-American Authors 1850's ALA Notable Children's Books 2008 michigan notable book Coretta Scott King Award Winner michigan authors canadian blacks Newbery honor black canadians slavery author grew up in flint free settlements liberty christopher paul curtis local author underground railroad
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Call number: Y Fiction , Y Paperback Fiction, R Newbery Honor 2008
Available Copies: Pittsfield Youth, Traverwood Youth
Additional Details
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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