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Book SynopsisNewbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick has written more than a dozen award-winning novels for young readers, but before he began writing children's books, he was a prize-winning author of mysteries for adults. Rodman Philbrick's first novel for young readers,
Freak the Mighty, has nearly four million copies in print and won the California Young Reader Medal before its release as a feature film,
The Mighty, starring Sharon Stone. Rodman Philbrick grew up in a small town in New England, and he currently divides his time between Maine and the Florida Keys.
Trade ReviewA 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 *
