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Format: Audio
ISBN-10: 0739367196
ISBN-13: 9780739367193
Mar 2008
Publisher: Listening Library
Grade:
From 4 to 6
Unabridged
Language: English |
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Synopsis
The harrowing complexities of slavery are explored alongside the joys of freedom and small town life as the story of 11-year-old Elijah unfolds. The very first child of former slaves born into freedom in the Buxton Settlement, just across the Canadian border from Detroit, Elijah is exposed to the nightmare of slavery when he helps a friend by venturing into Michigan. A 2007 Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book, as well as a School Library Journal Best Book of 2007., The harrowing complexities of slavery are explored alongside the joys of freedom and small town life as the story of 11-year-old Elijah unfolds. The very first child of former slaves born into freedom in the Buxton Settlement, just across the Canadian border from Detroit, Elijah is exposed to the nightmare of slavery when he helps a friend by venturing into Michigan. Both a 2007 Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book., The harrowing complexities of slavery are explored alongside the joys of freedom and small town life as the story of 11-year-old Elijah unfolds. The very first child of former slaves born into freedom in the Buxton Settlement, just across the Canadian border from Detroit, Elijah is exposed to the nightmare of slavery when he helps a friend by venturing into Michigan. Both the 2008 Coretta Scott King Author Award winner and a 2008 Newbery Honor Book.
| Size | | Height: | 5.0 in | | Width: | 6.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 4.2 oz |
Industry Reviews
"This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility."
(11/01/2007)
"Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever."
(10/01/2007)
"This is not a zip-ahead-and-see-what-happens-next novel. It's for settling into and savoring the rich, masterful storytelling...."
(08/15/2007)
"Many readers drawn to the book by humor will find themselves at times on the edges of their seats in suspense and, at other moments, moved to tears. A fine, original novel from a gifted storyteller."
(09/01/2007)
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