The Slave Dancer (Laurel-Leaf Historical Fiction)

Firefly & Fern Summary

This Newbery Medal-winning novel follows a young boy who is kidnapped and forced to work aboard a slave ship in the 1840s. Through his harrowing experience, readers gain a powerful firsthand perspective on the horrors of the slave trade and the resilience of the human spirit. A transformative historical novel that educates children about this crucial period while honoring the experiences of those who suffered.