Freak the Mighty
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 Freak the Mighty paperback cover |
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| Author | Rodman Philbrick |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Blue Sky/Scholastic |
| Released | 1993 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0785765948 |
Freak the Mighty is a children's novel by Rodman Philbrick. Published in 1993, it was followed by the novel Max the Mighty in 1998. The primary characters are friends Maxwell Kane, a large but learning-disabled child, and his friend Kevin Dillon, nicknamed "Freak," who is physically crippled but very intelligent.
[edit] Plot summary
Kevin opens Max's mind to the world of the imagination using the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. What Kevin lacks in physical strength, he makes up with a brilliant mind. They imagine themselves as knights from the Medieval Era. Naming themselves "Freak the Mighty", the pair galavant about the town, rescuing maidens (abused wives), slaying dragons (the local punks) and walking high above the world. Kevin and Max complement each other and form a deep friendship. But in the end, Kevin's physical disbilities take his life, giving him a heart attack.
The book has two million copies in print and has been translated into many languages.
