Freak the Mighty (Scholastic Gold)

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 Compelling ?]written with energy and ?]humor. - The Bulletin for the Center of Children ?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

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Philbrick, Rodman
Published: 06/01/2001
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780439286060
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.60d