California Young Reader Medal
2011 · Middle School · Nominee
About This Book
Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line!Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2010 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Nominee
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
2010 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
William Allen White Childens Book Award
2010 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2010 · Junior/Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2009 · Children's · Nominee
Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award
2009 · Young Readers · Nominee
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2009 · Children's Book · Nominee
Nene Award
2009 · Children's Fiction · Recommended
Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production
2009 · Audiobook · Honor Book
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2008 · Ten to Fourteen · Recommended
Coretta Scott King Award
2008 · Author · Winner
Delaware Diamonds Award
2008 · High School · Nominee
Great Lakes Book Award
2008 · Chapter Book · Winner
Jane Addams Children's Book Award
2008 · Books for Older Children · Honor Book
Michigan Notable Books
2008 · Notable Book · Winner
Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction
2008 · Historical Fiction · Winner
Newbery Medal
2008 · Children's · Honor Book
Governor General's Literary Award
2007 · Children's Literature · Finalist
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007)
2007 · Gold · Winner
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