Sid Fleischman wrote children’s adventure and comic historical fiction known for quick plots, colourful villains and clever young protagonists. The Whipping Boy follows Prince Horace and Jemmy, the boy punished whenever the prince misbehaves, after the two run away and are forced to depend on one another. By the Great Horn Spoon! sends a boy and his butler from Boston to the California Gold Rush, while other books draw on magic, Western settings and tall-tale humour. Fleischman’s prose is lively, accessible and built for momentum, with short chapters and comic reversals making the stories suitable for independent middle-grade readers. His work sits within classic children’s adventure, humorous historical fiction and tall tales. The Whipping Boy is the defining title for readers who enjoy role reversal, escape and compact historical comedy. Read more Less
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