Two boys--a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny genius in leg braces--forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force.
Freak the Mighty is sure to remain fresh, dramatic, and memorable for the next twenty years and beyond.
This simple yet timeless story explores many themes, including bullying -- an important topic in today\'s schools.
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. - The Bulletin for the Center of Children ?s Books Freak the Mighty joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. - School Library Journal, starred review Compelling ?]written with energy and ?]humor. (Made into the film, The Mighty.) * A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss.
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.
Named as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
Basis for the film The Mighty.
Two boys--a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny genius in leg braces--forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force
