Whipping Boy

Award-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal.

A Prince and a Pauper . . . Prince Brat and his whipping boy inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws. The two boys have nothing in common and even less reason to like each other. But when they find themselves taken hostage after running away, they are left with no choice but to trust each other.

"A rollicking tale of adventure and mistaken identity . . . . Robust scenes and characters are vividly evoked."--Kirkus Reviews

This briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, was named an ALA Notable Book. Sid Fleischman's celebrated novel features brief, action-packed chapters and includes black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Peter Sís.

"An 18th century tale about the escapades of a resourceful orphan and a spoiled young prince. . . . Full of adventure, suspense, humor, and lively characters."--The New York Times.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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Target age group 8-12
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    • Weight
      0.15 lbs
    • ISBN-13
      9780060521226
    • ISBN-10
      0060521228
    • Item #
      41663
  • Category
    Juvenile Fiction
  • Age Group
    9 to 12 yrs
  • Grade Level
    3-5
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Theme 1
    Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Myths
  • Theme 2
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Humorous Stories
  • Awards
    Newbery Medal
  • Author
    Fleischman, Sid
  • Lexile Level
    570
  • AR Level
    3.9
  • Dewey
    Fiction
  • Publisher
    HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication Date
    5/15/2003
  • Pages
    96
  • Dimensions
    0.23 H x 7.68 L x 5.18 W
  • Case Qty
    172

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