The Whipping Boy
Subtitle: Winner of the 1987 Newbery Medal
By: by Sid Fleischman, illustrations by Peter Sis
Edition: 12th Printing of 1st Troll Printing 1987 ed.
Series: A Troll Book
Publisher: Troll Associates, by arrngmt w/Greenwillow Books, a div. of William Morrow & Co., Inc.
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Mahwah, USA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 90
ISBN-13: 9780816710386
Copyright date: 1986 by Sid Fleischman (text); 1986 by Peter Sis (illus)
Description: A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws.

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

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Notes: ***Published and Printed in the U.S.A.*** /Originaludgave: 1986