Age
9-12
Grade
4-7
Rodman Philbrick
Freak the Mighty
Paperback
(Scholastic Paperbacks June 1, 2001)
, Reprint Edition
Two boys - a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces - forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. (Made into the film, The Mighty.) * "A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss." - School Library Journal, starred review "Compellingâ?¦written with energy andâ?¦humor." - The Bulletin for the Center of Childrenâ?s Books
Freak the Mighty joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!It has been over twenty years -- and more than two million copies, eight foreign editions, and a popular Miramax feature film -- since the world was introduced to this powerful story of a unique friendship between a troubled, oversized boy and the tiny, physically challenged genius who proves that courage comes in all sizes.
This simple yet timeless story explores many themes, including bullying -- an important topic in today's schools. Freak the Mighty is sure to remain fresh, dramatic, and memorable for the next twenty years and beyond!
- ISBN
- 9780439286 / 9780439286060
- Pages
- 192
- Weight
- 4.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.2 x 0.6 in.
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