The Slave Dancer

The Slave Dancer  

The cover of the first edition of the book, published in 1973
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 0878880623
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 who witnessed first-hand the savagery of the African 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 received the Newbery Medal in 1974