A review by zenithharpink
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was just okay. It didn't leave much of an impression, and I think the same would be true if I'd read as a child. I was expecting more from the story. It was a cute adventure with a nice moral, but it was just a little flat - perhaps because it was so short. 

The rats were gross. 

I wouldn't recommend this, there are better books that are for children, early chapters books, as well as Newberry winners.