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Jan 1, 1987 · The Whipping Boy Paperback – January 1, 1987. by Sid Fleischman (Author) 4.1 17 ratings. See all formats and editions. Hardcover —. Paperback $11.98 14 Used from $7.94 2 New from $8.00 1 Collectible from $24.00. 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 ...
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The Whipping Boy’s exploration of wealth and poverty is a prominent theme because the two main characters occupy vastly different socioeconomic positions.In exploring the contrast between wealth and poverty, the novel reveals that characters aren’t inherently happier because they are wealthier—in fact, individuals with less wealth may be more resilient and equipped to thrive.
Apr 15, 2003 · The Whipping Boy. Sid Fleischman. Harper Collins, Apr 15, 2003 - Juvenile Fiction - 96 pages. 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 Whipping Boy. Sid Fleischman. Catnip, 2007 - Juvenile Fiction - 106 pages. Jemmy - once a poor boy living on the streets - now lives in a castle. But as the whipping boy, he bears the punishment when the prince misbehaves - as such, the two boys have little in common and even less reason to like one another.
The Whipping Boy: Directed by Syd Macartney. With Truan Munro, Nic Knight, Karen Salt, Andrew Bicknell. Prince Horace is the spoiled and arrogant heir to the throne whose continual pranks are designed to get his distant father's attention.
An orphan boy named Jemmy, the son of a rat-catcher, roused from his sleep. He'd been dreaming happily of his ragged but carefree life before he'd been plucked from the streets and sewers of the city to serve as royal whipping boy. AA guard shook him fully awake. "On your feet, me boy." Jemmy's eyes blazed up.
The Whipping Boy ends with Hold-Your- Nose Billy and Cutwater on their way to a convict island. Ironically, they had jumped on the convict ship in an attempt to escape the royal wrath.
