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.
SRP 2010 REVIEW: I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary and reading level. It is ok, but it gets boring at times.