Freak the Mighty

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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 GuardianMax 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.

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.

A captivating, memorable story. * Glasgow Sunday Herald * A brilliant and poignant novel from a very talented writer. This is one of the best children's books of the year. * Debra Williams, Waterstones * Moving and inspirational. * Funday Times * A small classic, funny-sad, page-turning and memorable... Suspenseful, touching and swiftly persuasive about its most unusual central characters, this remarkable book takes you through dark territory, but it is written with humour and simplicity. It celebrates language, loyalty and imagination, and leaves you smiling. * The Sunday Times * A heart-breaking tale. "Freak the Mighty" offers everything you could possibly wish for in a novel ... Get reading now and prepare to sob your heart out. * Red House *