Newbery Medal Winner
The Whipping Boy
by Sid Fleischman
Summary
Sid Fleischman spins a fast paced comic adventure about Jemmy, a poor orphan kept at the palace to take the punishments meant for the spoiled Prince Brat. When the bored prince runs away and drags Jemmy along, the two boys fall into the hands of outlaws and must rely on each other to survive. The tale mixes slapstick, danger, and a friendship that grows between unlikely companions.
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Historical Context & Significance
Fleischman, a former magician and screenwriter, won the Newbery for this short novel after decades of writing for children.