Freak the Mighty

Name: Freak the Mighty
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780746087251
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By Rodman Philbrick

Series: Usborne Modern Classics

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Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick is a compelling young adult novel that follows the story of two unlikely friends, Max and Kevin. Max, who struggles with learning disabilities, and Kevin, a brilliant boy with a physical disability, form a powerful friendship. Together, they embark on adventures that change their lives and challenge the perceptions of those around them.
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You might enjoy this captivating young adult tale if you're drawn to stories about unlikely friendships and overcoming personal challenges. The story follows two boys—one with a physical disability and one with a learning difficulty—who join forces to create a powerful bond, proving that together they can face anything. The narrative beautifully explores themes of acceptance, courage, and the transformative power of friendship.

Freak the Mighty

Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world.

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A small classic, funny-sad, page-turning and memorable — The Sunday Times

As funny as it is touching and convincing — The Guardian

Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him, on account of his size and looking like his dad.

Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. And he is used to everyone laughing at him, on account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak the Mighty and walk high above the world.

An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award-winning international bestseller.

Series: Usborne Modern Classics

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Freak the Mighty

By Rodman Philbrick

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Freak the Mighty is widely praised as a captivating and memorable story that is both moving and inspirational. Critics highlight it as a brilliant and poignant novel, with its humor and simplicity celebrating language and imagination. It's often described as a small classic, funny yet sad, and is noted for its suspenseful and touching narrative that leaves readers both smiling and sobbing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780746087251

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 224

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2025 Best Sellers Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books Rodman Philbrick Series: Usborne Modern Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Rodman Philbrick has been writing since the age of sixteen. He had published more than a dozen novels for adults before the publication of his first book for younger readers, Freak the Mighty. Since then, he has won numerous awards and honours, with Freak the Mighty adapted into a film starring Sharon Stone and Gillian Anderson.