The Slave Dancer

Thirteen-year-old Jessie Bollier's life takes a horrifying turn when he is kidnapped from the streets of New Orleans and forced aboard a slave ship, tasked with playing his fife to entertain shackled slaves. As the journey unfolds, he grapples with the brutal realities of the slave trade and the moral decay surrounding him. Jessie’s struggle intensifies as he confronts the unimaginable horrors of his situation, shaping his understanding of humanity in profound ways.