Former lib. reinforced trade edition brodart sleeve. First Edition stated later printing. Synopsis:"Award-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. 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 SÃs. "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
Hardcover. A shout comes echoing up the stairway "Fetch the whipping boy " A young orphan named Jemmy rouses from his sleep. "Ain't I already been whipped twice today? Gaw What's the prince done now? It was forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. Jemmy had been plucked from the streets to serve as whipping boy to the arrogant and spiteful Prince Brat. Dreaming of running away, Jemmy finds himself trapped in Prince Brat's own dream—at once brash and perilous. In this briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, the whipping boy and Prince Brat must at last confront each other. Award-winning author Sid Fleischman again blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel. A shout comes echoing up the stairway. "Fetch the whipping boy " A young orphan named Jemmy rouses from his sleep. "Ain't I already been whipped twice today? Gaw What's the prince done now?" It was forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. Jemmy had been plucked from the streets to serve as whipping boy to the arrogant and spiteful Prince Brat. Dreaming of running away, Jemmy finds himself trapped in Prince Brat's own dream - at once brash and perilous. In this briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, the whipping boy and Prince Brat must at last confront each other. Award-winning author Sid Fleischman agains blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel. A shout comes echoing up the stairway "Fetch the whipping boy!" A young orphan named Jemmy rouses from his sleep. "Ain't I already been whipped twice today? Gaw! What's the prince done now? It was forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. Jemmy had been plucked from the streets to serve as whipping boy to the arrogant and spiteful Prince Brat. Dreaming of running away, Jemmy finds himself trapped in Prince Brat's own dream—at once brash and perilous. In this briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, the whipping boy and Prince Brat must at last confront each other. Award-winning author Sid Fleischman again blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel. A shout comes echoing up the stairway. "Fetch the whipping boy!" A young orphan named Jemmy rouses from his sleep. "Ain't I already been whipped twice today? Gaw! What's the prince done now?" It was forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. Jemmy had been plucked from the streets to serve as whipping boy to the arrogant and spiteful Prince Brat. Dreaming of running away, Jemmy finds himself trapped in Prince Brat's own dream - at once brash and perilous. In this briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, the whipping boy and Prince Brat must at last confront each other. Award-winning author Sid Fleischman agains blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
New York: Greenwillow Books, 1986. First Edition; Fifteenth Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Peter Sis. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Ex-library markings on front and rear pastedowns and FEP. ; 96 pages.
New York: Greenwillow Books, 1986. 1st printing, stated and with full number line. Crisp and clean in quarter cloth binding and with small prior bookseller's label on lower corner front pastedown. 90pp. Unclipped (11.75) jacket is slightly rubbed, with a pale label-removal scuff patch on upper corner front panel; offered now in a new mylar cover. First state jacket with no Newbery Medal sticker. Very nice copy.. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Sis, Peter. 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.
New York: Greenwillow Books, 1986. 1st printing, stated and with full number line. Crisp and clean in quarter cloth binding and with small prior bookseller's label on lower corner front pastedown. 90pp. Unclipped (11.75) jacket is slightly rubbed, with a pale label-removal scuff patch on upper corner front panel; offered now in a new mylar cover. First state jacket with no Newbery Medal sticker. Very nice copy. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Sis, Peter. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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