{"product_id":"the-whipping-boy-9780688062163","title":"The Whipping Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 S s. An 18th century tale about the escapades of a resourceful orphan and a spoiled young prince. . . . Full of adventure, suspense, humor, and lively characters.--\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/1986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780688062163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.36w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Nene Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Newbery Medal - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/23\/1986\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/27\/1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/1986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e146 \/ Whipping Boy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.9 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sid Fleischman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38023513833653,"sku":"9780688062163","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6ae009a4-184c-484b-a01a-578017249884.jpg?v=1609184863","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-whipping-boy-9780688062163","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}