Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

8 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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 liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
inspiring 66%
funny 55%
hopeful 55%
adventurous 44%
sad 44%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
tense 22%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 88%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Average rating

3.79

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