Elijah of Buxton- This story is being narrated by Elijah Freeman, an 11 year old boy. He is described by his parents as "fra-gile". Elijah was the first child "born free" to former slaves in Buxton. Elijah knows about slavery but has had no first- hand experience of what it means to live in a life of slavery. The story unfolds when Elijah sets out to Detroit to find the corrupt preacher, who stole Mr. Leroy's money. Mr. Leroy wants to buy his children out of slavery. During his journey to America Elijah encounters a group of slaves. He is unable to save them all but is able to transport a baby girl to freedom. In the end Elijah has earned the distinction of being the youngest conductor on the Underground Railroad. He was able to stand strong with the confrontations of slavery.
This story is filled with humor, adventure, heartbreaking events and filled with promise. It allows the reader to experience a time and place in history of the 1850's.
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