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**Elijah of Buxton (2 vol.)

by Christopher Paul Curtis
In 1860, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, embarks on a dangerous journey in pursuit of the thief who stole his friend's money. A Newbery Honor Book & Coretta Scott King Award Winner. 398 pages, Ages 9-14

Item Number: 1248
Category:Contracted Braille Books in EBAE (the old braille code)

Price: $20.00
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We used this book for our Mother/Daughter book club made up of girls ranging in age from 10 to 13. It was an excellent text for Black History Month. The book centers around the first free child born in Buxton, named Elijah. He is a fictional character, but the setting, Buxton, is an actual town that was settled for the sole purpose of providing a safe haven for ex-slaves. In this town they could own property and participate in community government. Although there are some serious themes regarding slavery, the author handles them in a fashion appropriate for children.
He also interjects humor into the story as well as page turning adventure. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to give their child a better understanding of slavery.

2011-08-12

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