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Freak The Mighty (Scholastic Signature) Review
User Submitted Freak The Mighty (Scholastic Signature) ReviewsSeptember 25, 2008 A Modern Classic There are not many novels that can be done as a novel study for a squirmy, ADD class of preteens. Not many books will hold their attention from page 1 to the end. Very few novels will have a class on the edge of their seats, and even fewer will be able to offer students from all socioeconomic levels some character with which they can identify. Freak the Mighty is one of those very few. This novel was introduced to me by a mentor teacher on my campus. This dear lady is an unsung hero and a second mother to me. Even though I adore her, I was skeptical as to whether or not this book was really as good for the kids as she claimed. I didn't give her enough credit. Freak and Max are best friends who are total opposites: Freak is smart, Max isn't; Freak is small, Max is huge. They are both societal outcasts. They both have secrets. Their struggles and their friendship appeal to almost every kind of student. This novel is perfect for reluctant readers, and perfect for classroom discussion. Really, it is at its best when used in the classroom (it is mentioned in Trelease's The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition (Read-Aloud Handbook)). What is so genius about this work is that Philbrick writes it in Max's ego-centric voice, so students can easily identify with it, but Philbrick uses the experiences of Freak the Mighty to refocus that ego-centrism into broadening the reader's frame of reference without the reader knowing it. The novel is simply beautiful: a fast-paced, well-knit read that belongs (and already is) in the modern cannon of literature. Highly, highly recommended. September 17, 2008 Great coming-of-age novel A great young adult coming-of-age novel - especially for boys, I think. Freak (Kevin), a dwarf, and Max, extremely tall, are at once an unlikely and yet perfect match. Their friendship and reliance on one another has a child-like innocence and devotion that is very appealing. The story, told through Max's voice never allows us to feel pity for the characters. We do however, cheer their resilience and strength. May 30, 2008 A Wonderful Story! Some love this book, some pan it. I loved it. Philbrick specializes in creating deep characters who are very different but somehow form alliances based on discovered caring and talents. The story is uplifting and promotes healthy values. A quick read, and very hard to put down! May 18, 2008 Freak The Mighty??.....&..The Mighty??... Max The Mighty ..Movie?? I saw The mighty DVD Movie, and want to read the book...but what confuses me is that.."The Mighty Book"..has the same reviews as "FREAK THE MIGHTY BOOK"..and now I found MAX The Mighty...Are these 3 books different stories or the same book with a a Differrent Title...In one review," FREAK THE MIGHTY..is called a "sequeal".. Yet when I read reviews, they seem like the same identical Book...??? April 11, 2008 "Freak The Mighty "by Rodman Philbrick My son who is fifteen came home in the beginning of the school year 07 and was wild about a book, but couldn't remember to tell me its proper title. It has been a struggle to get him to read anything other than the covers to the next PS3 gangster/ mafia blue ray game. I purchased this book on a lark that maybe he might read something about an odd friendship, seeing as he is forever dragging home misfit types to befriend. When the book arrived he saw it and his face lit up,while yelping "this is the book I told you about", my heart sank thinking I had wasted my money, he had already read it.Promptly he took the book upstairs to his room and didn't put it down until it was finished. It has got to be interesting and well written. Best of all it actually proved to be more powerful and captivating to a fifteen year old than a PS3 game. Now my son has asked me if there are anymore books by the same author, smiling I answered "of course my boy of course" April 10, 2008 Freak the mighty Freak the mighty is the best book ever written. You will never want to stop. April 10, 2008 A.Miller's review This book tells a heartwarming story about the unlikely yet compatable friendship of a learning disabled boy and a physically disabled boy. Combined, they find the strength and confidence needed to endure bullies, abusive fathers, and ultimately, death. I teach sixth grade, and the students devour this book. Some of the vocabulary is a little lofty, but it is purposeful in creating character and does not appear to interfere with comprehension. Max's insecurities and Kevin's vulnerabilities appeal to students in middle school, and while they love the adventures and the humor, in the end, it is the characters that they find endless. September 9, 2007 Freak The Mighty I thought this book was good...not really my taste, but it was well written. I needed it for a book report and It got sent to me by amazon quickly. August 3, 2007 Excellent- tear-jerking too :( Max and Kevin were complete opposites. Max; "the oversized teen, who had often been labeled as dumb". Kevin or -Freak- rather, had a disease that stopped his outsides from growing, but aloud his insides to grow normally. Kevin was also extremely bright and seemed to have the brain of Einstein. One summer day, Freak moves in down the street form Max, and soon they became inseparable friends. With Kevin on Max's shoulder they become "Freak the Mighty". Kevin being the brains, and Max the protection and transportation. Unfortunately however, Max's father who had been in prison for killing his wife was released. He kidnapped Max from the cozy down-under (the basement of his grandparent's house) and was from then on, on the run. Will Max escape from the clutches of his father..."Killer Kane"? Will Freak's disease end up killing him? In my opinion, the author's main message was to say how important friendship is. Both Max, and Kevin were loyal friends, and that's how true friends should be. Good friends help each other in times of need, and give each other hope. If I were to rate this book, I would give it 5 stars. This book has the perfect twist of friendship, sadness, hope, and even humor, which gives it a very satisfying plot. If you read this book and enjoy it, I recommend you read Max The Mighty, the sequel to Freak The Mighty, which has the same spark, if not, better, spark. July 19, 2007 Freak The Mighty What a great story about 2 teenagers helping each other through a very difficult time. Funny, dramatic, thought-provoking, and wonderful! Also see the great movie of it, "The Mighty," with Sharon Stone and Kieran Culkin. Super! For more Freak The Mighty (Scholastic Signature) reviews click here.
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