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96 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812461350
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 15 April 2003
Description
Now in paperback--the Newbery Award-winning tale of a street boy who endures life as the prince's whipping boy until they both are taken hostage and must swap identities. An ALA Notable Children's Book and School Library Journal Best Book. Illustr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,481 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Kidnapping
96 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812461350
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 15 April 2003
Description
Now in paperback--the Newbery Award-winning tale of a street boy who endures life as the prince's whipping boy until they both are taken hostage and must swap identities. An ALA Notable Children's Book and School Library Journal Best Book. Illustr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,481 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child abuse, Kidnapping