Elijah of Buxton facts for kids
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| Author | Christopher Paul Curtis |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2007, Scholastic |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 341 |
| Awards | Newbery Honor |
| ISBN | 0-439-02344-0 |
| OCLC | 86090238 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C94137 El 2007 |
| Followed by | The Madman of Piney Woods |
Elijah of Buxton is an exciting children's novel written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It was published in 2007. This book has won many important awards, like a Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Award. It was also a very popular children's book.
What's the Story About?
The story of Elijah of Buxton follows an eleven-year-old boy named Elijah Freeman. He lives in a special place called Buxton, Canada. Buxton was originally known as the Elgin Settlement. It was a safe haven for African-American people who had escaped slavery in the United States. They traveled to freedom using the Underground Railroad.
Elijah is unique because he is the very first child born free in this settlement. He has never experienced slavery himself. He has only heard stories about it from others. One day, Elijah travels into the United States. He goes there to help stop someone from his settlement. This person is trying to steal money from a friend. During his journey, Elijah learns a lot about what it truly means to be free. He realizes how precious and important freedom is.
Awards and Special Recognition
Elijah of Buxton received many important awards. These awards show how much people loved the book. In 2008, it won a Newbery Honor. This is a very big deal for children's books in the United States.
It also won the 2008 Coretta Scott King Award. This award celebrates African-American authors and illustrators of children's books. Other awards include the 2008 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. It also won the 2008 Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award.
