Publication
Scholastic Press (2007), Edition: First Edition first Printing, 352 pages
Description
In 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.
Subjects
Awards
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 2010)
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — 2010)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2009)
Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Junior — 2010)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2009-2010)
Newbery Medal (Honor Book — 2008)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Nēnē Award (Nominee — 2009)
Coretta Scott King Award (Winner — 2008)
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award (Shortlist — 2008)
Great Lakes Book Award (Winner — 2008)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 2011)
Red Maple Award (Nominee — Fiction — 2009)
Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Honor Book — 2008)
Scott O'Dell Award (2008)
Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People (Winner — 2008)
Odyssey Award (Honor — 2009)
The White Ravens (2008)
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award (Finalist — 2008)
Rocky Mountain Book Award (Nominee — 2009)
Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award (Nominee — 2009)
CCBC Choices (2008)
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2008; Audiobooks, 2009)
Michigan Notable Books (2008)
Notable Children's Book (2008)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007
Pages
352
Physical description
352 p.; 8.44 inches
ISBN
0439023440 / 9780439023443
DDC/MDS
| 813.54 |