The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman [FIRST EDITION] 1986 • Greenwillow Books

The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman 

FIRST EDITION [1986] GREENWILLOW BOOKS

21st printing / circa early 1990's.  

Hardcover with dust jacket in beautiful condition.  Like new.  Dust jacket now housed in a new archival quality jacket protector. 

Book itself is mint; pristine cloth bound boards.  Looks and reads like new. 

Newbery Medal Winner (1987)  A 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."—Kirkus Reviews

This 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 Sís. "An 18th century tale about the escapades of a resourceful orphan and a spoiled young prince. . . . Full of adventure, suspense, humor, and lively characters."—The New York Times