The Slave Dancer
| The Slave Dancer | |
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 The cover of the first edition of the book, published in 1973 |
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| Author(s) | Paula Fox |
| Translator | Bruce Wayne |
| Illustrator | Eros Keith |
| Cover artist | Eros Keith |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Bradbury Press |
| Publication date | November 1974 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 176 pages |
| ISBN | 0-87888-062-3 |
| OCLC Number | 804264 |
| LC Classification | PZ7.F838 Sl |
The Slave Dancer is a children's book written by Paula Fox and published in 1973. It tells the story of a boy called Jessie Bollier who witnessed first-hand the savagery of the African slave trade. The book not only includes an 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. The book received the Newbery Medal in 1974.
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| Preceded by Julie of the Wolves |
Newbery Medal recipient 1974 |
Succeeded by M. C. Higgins, the Great |
