Written By: Sid Fleischman
Publisher: Troll Associates in April of 1986
Novel - Fiction - Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Newbery Medal Award
Jemmy, once a poor boy living on the streets, now lives in a castle. As the whipping boy, he bears the punishment when Prince Brat misbehaves, for it is forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. The two boys have nothing in common and even less reason to like one another. But when they find themselves taken hostage after running away, they are left with no choice but to trust each other.
I enjoyed this book, because it teaches a moral lesson about the Prince changing from being arrogant and rude, to kind and friendly. This book does feel a little dated and I don't think I would read it in front of a class.
** 2 stars out of 5
25 points
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