Peebles 1 Josiah Peebles Mr. Carpenter History 25 April 2016 The Slave Dancer Book Review In the book The Slave Dancer Jessie Bollier, a thirteen year old who lives in New Orleans, is kidnapped by slave traders to play his fife (flute like instrument) for the slaves. Jessie is scarred from his father's death from drowning, and hates the water. Jessie is forced to play his fife over thousands of miles of wide ocean. The Captain is a portrayed as a selfish and greedy slaver, who bites Jesse's ear when they first meet. Along the journey, Jessie makes some friends including Ras, a slave boy about his age. What will happen to these two companions along the Journey? Paula Fox is the author of this book, and it was published in 1973. Paula Fox