The Slave Dancer
Kidnapped and forced aboard a slave ship, a New Orleans boy is made to play his fife so the captives will “dance” — the unflinching Newbery Medal winner.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1973
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14
- Recognition
- Newbery Medal
- Author
- Paula Fox
About this book
The Slave Dancer was published by Bradbury Press in 1973 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14. A novel for readers who can sit with difficulty — the kind of book often taught in classrooms and read again years later.
What the Newbery means
The Newbery is awarded each year by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book carries a Newbery Medal, which means the committee singled it out from the whole year of American children's publishing. Read the award's own citation history at the ALA ↗
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of The Slave Dancer is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1973.
Also published by Bradbury in 1973
- Three jovial huntsmen — Susan Jeffers
- Deenie — Judy Blume
- Good Ethan — Paula Fox
- Lone Bull's horse raid — Paul Goble
Other Newbery books from the house
More from the Bradbury 1970s
Questions about The Slave Dancer
Who wrote The Slave Dancer?
The Slave Dancer was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The Slave Dancer?
Bradbury Press published The Slave Dancer in 1973, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has The Slave Dancer won any awards?
Yes — The Slave Dancer is a Newbery Medal book. The Newbery is awarded each year by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book carries a Newbery Medal, which means the committee singled it out from the whole year of American children's publishing.
What age is The Slave Dancer for?
Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14. A novel for readers who can sit with difficulty — the kind of book often taught in classrooms and read again years later.
Where can I find a copy of The Slave Dancer?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The Slave Dancer and which editions exist.