The Whipping Boy, by Sid Fleischman Lit Link Grades 4-6
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman, published by S & S Learning Materials, Limited on January 18, 2006, is a children’s book designed for grades 4-6. This edition spans 66 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Prince Horace, known as Prince Brat, who enjoys mischief and avoids his studies. To avoid punishment, he has an orphan boy named Jemmy serve as his whipping boy. When the prince decides to run away, he drags Jemmy along, leading them into a series of adventures that involve encounters with two thieving cutthroats.
Readers will find that the narrative explores themes of friendship and the contrasting lives of royalty and commoners in the 18th century. The book includes reproducible chapter questions, comprehension questions, a story summary, and creative activities, complete with an answer key. Through this engaging tale, students will learn about the dynamics of friendship and the importance of companionship, even in unexpected circumstances.
Official synopsis Publisher
Prince Horace is a mischievous prince who lives in a medieval castle. He enjoys pranks and refuses to study the lessons that his tutor prepares. As a result, everyone calls him Prince Brat. But the prince is not allowed to be spanked, so an orphan boy named Jemmy is taken from the streets to be the prince’s whipping boy. When Prince Brat decides to run away, he takes Jemmy with him. The boys begin a wild adventure that lands them in the clutches of two thieving cutthroats! Can Jemmy use his street smarts to outwit his kidnappers and free himself and the prince?
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.
Students will:
- be introduced to some characteristics surrounding the lives of royal households and poor common folk in the 18th century.
- be shown some of the characteristics of friendship including that you must be a friend to have a friend and that a friendship can be struck in the unlikeliest of situations and with the unlikeliest of companions.
- study Newbery Award winning literature.
Novel by Sid Fleischman.
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