Elijah of Buxton

Eleven-year-old Elijah, the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, is known for his encounter with Frederick Douglass. When a former slave steals money intended to buy a friend’s family out of captivity, Elijah embarks on a perilous journey to America to reclaim the funds. Along the way, he confronts the harsh realities of his parents' past and learns about the courage needed to maintain his freedom.