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Synopsis
A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becomming involved with dangerous outlaws.
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Review
For kids to get their dose of action and thrills, they need not always go to the local multiplex for the latest bang 'em up film. They could try such books as The Whipping Boy, which relies not on exploding spaceships and demonic robots but mythic story, humorous characters and, ready or not, a moral. The plot involves the orphan Jemmy, who must take the whippings for the royal heir, Prince Brat. Jemmy plans to flee this arrangement until Prince Brat beats him to it, and takes Jemmy along. Jemmy then hears he's charged with the Prince's abduction as this Newbery Medal winning book turns toward a surprising close.
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A Prince
and a Pauper
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.
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- PublisherEgmont Childrens Books
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0416088120
- ISBN 13 9780416088120
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
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THE WHIPPING BOY
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Methuen Children's Books, London, 1989
ISBN 10: 0416088120
ISBN 13: 9780416088120
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Seller: Grandmahawk's Eyrie, Mansfield Center, CT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft Cover. Condition: Good+. Ross, Tony (illustrator). First Thus. A 'Magnet' PB, pictorial card covers, 87pp, b/w illus. General rubbing, creasing to covers, inside has school stamp & number to h/title page, else square, clean, & tight. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex-Classroom Copy. Seller Inventory # jen002461
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Whipping Boy (Pied Piper Books)
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Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780416088120
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Whipping Boy (Pied Piper Books)
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Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780416088120
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