Introduction: This book is about a free born kid, who after his friends money was stolen by a thief, has to track down the thief in a new country where slave catchers roll around everywhere. summary: Elijah is the first free child born in Buxton, a settlement of runaway slaves. But most of the people in Buxton see Elijah as a fragile child who is scared of snakes. But when someone steals his friends money (which he was saving to buy his family out of slavery)Elijah has to work up every ounce of courage in him to track down the thief. Characters: Elijah-ProtagonistCooter-Best friendPreacher-AntagonistMr.Leroy-The man Elijah helpedMrs.Holden- The person who gave Mr.Leroy moneyMr.Travis-Elijah’s teacher themes: The themes in this book are maturity courage helpfulness favorite quotes: Our people are still enslaved like animals”Mr.Travis. I like this quote because it tells how African-Americanpeople where treated when they were in slavery. analysis: This book to me teaches courage because a boy who is scared of everything has to go to the States to bring his friends money back and in the States, slave catchers roll around and although he is scared to go to the States, he has to be courageous for his friend. My rating: This book to me teaches courage because a boy who is scared of everything has to go to the States to bring his friends money back and in the States, slave catchers roll around and although he is scared to go to the States, he has to be courageous for his friend. About the author and conclusion! Christopher Paul Curtis was born in Flint, Michigan on May 10, 1953. Did you know that Christopher Paul Curtis wrote The Watsons Go To Birmingham. The reason I chose Elijah of Buxton is because there was so much suspense in the chase.