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Cover of The Whipping Boy

The Whipping Boy

by Sid Fleischman

Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 760L (~4th grade) · 1986

Why we'd hand it over

A Newbery winner that actually earns it—fast-paced adventure paired with genuine character transformation; kids reread it and notice more about class and friendship each time.

Where to get it

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