Freak the Mighty (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Freak the Mighty (20th Anniversary Edition) by Rodman Philbrick
A 20th anniversary edition honors this unforgettable, classic story of two boys who are teased and harassed until they join forces and become invincible. Now with thirty-two pages of added content!It has been 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. Now we have a new edition to celebrate this poignant novel's success.Thirty-two pages of new content offers: extensive Q&A with the Newbery Honor-winning author; letters between the author and fans; author's exclusive commentary on the film, THE MIGHTY, and the book's effect on a generation of readers; and the original text.Perfect for teachers, librarians, and perennial fans, this anniversary edition is also a spectacular introduction for new readers. FREAK THE MIGHTY is sure to remain fresh, dramatic, and memorable for the next twenty years and beyond!The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Lovecraft is a film directed by Rodman Philbrick. The book Figg was named a Newbery Honor Book. Zane and the Hurricane, his most recent novel, has gotten multiple starred reviews and been named to the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List for 2015-2016. Freak the Mighty, his first novel for young readers, was an instant bestseller and remains a classic, with nearly three million copies in print. Philbrick spends half of his time in Maine and half in Florida. Rodman Philbrick's website is www.rodmanphilbrick.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780545566452 |
| ISBN 10 | 0545566452 |
| Title | Freak the Mighty (20th Anniversary Edition) |
| Author | Rodman Philbrick |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scholastic US |
| Year published | 2013-08-27 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |