The Slave Dancer (Laurel-Leaf Historical Fiction)
by Paula Fox
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A young boy is kidnapped and forced into slavery on a slave ship, where he witnesses the horrors of the trade.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is depicted in the narrative.
The book graphically depicts the brutality of slavery and violence.
Some mild profanity may be present due to the setting.
No blasphemous language is featured.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The harsh realities of slavery can be disturbing.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The book critiques a historical injustice, not a worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJessie shows resilience and courage in a dire situation.
Faith is not a prominent theme in this story.
Moments of empathy and shared suffering exist.
Themes of survival and the fight for freedom are present.
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