Age group : Year 5 +
This is an unusual story of two boys who are different, not only from each other, but from the average class mate. Both of them stand out in a crowd, one for his size and one for his lack of size. The giant, Maxwell, has a learning disability and struggles to cope with being called Stupid and everyone being scared of him. He faces many difficulties. The dwarf, Kevin, is used to being called Dwarf or Freak, but faces all the challenge of his physical birth defect with optimism and applied intelligence.
Life is a struggle for each of the boys (and for their families). Working together they become a powerful team known as “Freak the Mighty”. Their friendship is life changing. Life becomes a quest, defined as “an adventure in which you have to use your imagination”.
This novel will hold your interest and the characters will remain in your memory.
Review by Gayle Davidson
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