The Slave Dancer
1973 historical novel by Paula Fox / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Slave Dancer is a historical novel written by Paula Fox and published in 1973.[1][2] It tells the story of a boy called Jessie Bollier who witnessed first-hand the savagery of the Atlantic slave trade. The book not only includes a historical account, but it also touches upon the emotional conflicts felt by those involved in transporting the slaves from Africa to other parts of the world. It tells the story of a thirteen-year-old boy, Jessie Bollier, who is put in a position which allows him to see the African slave trade in person. Jessie is captured from his New Orleans home and brought to an American ship. There he is forced to play the fife in order to keep the other slaves dancing, and thus strong when they arrive at their destination. The book received the Newbery Medal in 1974.
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Author | Paula Fox |
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Translator | Bruce Davis |
Illustrator | Eros Keith |
Cover artist | Eros Keith |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Historical novel |
Publisher | Bradbury Press |
Publication date | October 1973 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Pages | 176 pages |
ISBN | 0-87888-062-3 |
OCLC | 804264 |
LC Class | PZ7.F838 Sl |