The Whipping Boy

Sid Fleischman


He is known throughout the land as Prince Brat--a name he justly deserves. But in his kingdom, it is forbidden to spank the heir to the throne. So an orphan named Jemmy is plucked from the streets to serve as his whipping boy.

Jemmy dreams of running away; the prince has the same idea. Together the two begin an adventure that is to change both their lives forever.

1987 Newbery Honor Books:

A Fine White Dust (Cynthia Rylant)
On My Honor (Marion Dane Bauer)
Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens (Patricia Lauber)


Last updated: December 2003

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