by Sid Fleischman
Genre: Historical Fiction and Adventure/AR 3.9
Newbery Medal Winner
Did you know that when a young prince misbehaved a designated whipping boy took his punishment? If you were a sensitive person, such an arrangement would trouble your conscience considerably. Prince Brat, however, intentionally causes trouble. His whipping boy, Jemmy, refuses to cry which irks the prince. When the prince decides to run away, the prince forces Jemmy to come with him. They are immediately plunged into danger and are chased by a notorious robbing duo. The prince has to rely on the wits and charity of his whipping boy. Short, action packed chapters zip the story along to its perfect conclusion.
