Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis - Historical Fiction for Young Readers #3614309 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays the cover of Christopher Paul Curtis’s acclaimed novel *Elijah of Buxton*, winner of the Newbery Medal, featuring a portrait of the protagonist against a backdrop of trees and a distant figure. An inset photo of a colossal Egyptian pharaoh statue visually reinforces the theme of historical depth and legacy. The left panel defines historical fiction as narratives grounded in real past events, distinguishing them from contemporary or futuristic settings.

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