The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman

The Whipping Boy

Sid Fleischman with Peter Sis (Illustrator)

96 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Award-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,461 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 50%
lighthearted 42%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.4

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