Title: Freak
the Mighty
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Scholastic
Inc.
Year: ©1993
ISBN: 978-0-439-28606-0
Genre: Fiction/Realistic
This book
is for Ages: 10 up
Awards: Judy Lopez Memorial Award Honor Book
AR Points: 5.5
Subjects/Themes:
Friendship, School, Family, Identity, Death
Plot
Summary: Max always thought he was a
stupid, unlovable giant. Everyone is
afraid of him, even his Gram and Grim (Grandpa) who he lives with since his
mother died and his father went away.
One day Max meets Freak, a very small and extremely smart boy. Together they become Freak the Mighty,
avoiding bullies, and performing quests.
Freak shares everything with Max, like the secrets of how to read and
what words mean. Freak is going to get
bionic body from the research lab at the hospital.
Review: Despite his small size, Freak is a
superhero. He saves Max in this
compelling and powerful story by Rodman Philbrick. This book is full of adventure and on its
face is a great story. For older readers
Freak the mighty challenges us to examine the way we look at children of all
ages to see beyond the physical into the heart and spirit of the young people
we encounter.
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