The Whipping Boy Study Guide

Story Summary: This high-paced story begins with the prince making trouble--again--and Jem, the royal whipping boy, receiving the prince's punishment--again. Jem figures he might as well learn proper manners and how to read and write, even if the prince won't. But when ''Prince Brat'' decides to run away, what can Jem do but go along and try to keep the prince and himself alive? Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key. Examines issues from a Christian perspective. Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may have to be removed. Study guides do not contain the text of the story or book.