{"product_id":"9780439023443","title":"Elijah of Buxton","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eElijah of Buxton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Christopher Paul Curtis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEleven-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.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      \"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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Here's a pre-Civil War history lesson wrapped in an adventure story.\" -- \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\"Curtis has created a vivid setting that is easy to imagine. When the action begins, you'll want to race through the pages.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e* \"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.'\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Elijah of Buxton is sure to become a classic -- for readers of all ages.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\"The Newbery Medal judges should just go ahead and put Christopher Paul Curtis on speed dial.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\"Curtis is a genius storyteller...\" -- \u003ci\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Here's a pre-Civil War history lesson wrapped in an adventure story.\" -- \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\"Curtis has created a vivid setting that is easy to imagine. When the action begins, you'll want to race through the pages.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e* \"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.'\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Elijah of Buxton is sure to become a classic -- for readers of all ages.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\"The Newbery Medal judges should just go ahead and put Christopher Paul Curtis on speed dial.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\"Curtis is a genius storyteller...\" -- \u003ci\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780439023443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40755219398862,"sku":"9780439023443","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_e99367ab-8c51-4c2d-ac4e-d586ae6ab896.jpg?v=1644495672","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780439023443","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}