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PublisherScholastic, Incorporated

ISBN-100545566452

ISBN-139780545566452

eBay Product ID (ePID)160142408

Product Key Features

Edition20

Book TitleFreak the Mighty (20th Anniversary Edition)

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicSocial Themes / Bullying, General, Boys & Men, Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Runaways

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorRodman Philbrick

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight10.3 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsPraise for Rodman Philbrick FREAK THE MIGHTY A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers An IRA Young Adults' Choices Book A winner of: Arizona Young Readers' Award, California Young Reader Medal, Charlotte Award, Golden Sower Award (Nebraska), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (California), Soaring Eagle Book Award (Wyoming) * "Max's description of their friendship . . . is gritty, unsentimental, sparked with Freak's wry verbal wit and Max's earthier humor, and ultimately poignant. Easily read but compelling: an intriguing and unusual story."--KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF HOMER P. FIGG A Newbery Honor Book A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner A New York Public Library's CHILDREN'S BOOKS 2009--100 TITLES FOR READING AND SHARING A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010 * "The book wouldn't be nearly as much fun without Homer's tall tales, but there are serious moments, too, and the horror of war and injustice of slavery ring clearly above the din of playful exaggerations."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review THE YOUNG MAN AND THE SEA A Capitol Choice A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book and starred review "Readers will be hooked."--KIRKUS REVIEWS THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year A VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Book A National Council for the Social Studies NCSS Notable Book A YALSA Best Books for Young Adults "Philbrick has outdone himself. . . . . this futuristic novel will stimulate thought and discussion among contemporary readers."--VOYA THE FIRE PONY A Capitol Choice A Maryland Children's Book Award Winner * "Crisply eventful, pungent in its descriptions, crackling with action, Philbrick has created a real dilly of a novel."--KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review, Praise for Rodman Philbrick: Freak the Mighty A School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsA YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersAn IRA Young Adults' Choices BookA winner of: Arizona Young Readers' Award, California Young Reader Medal, Charlotte Award, Golden Sower Award (Nebraska), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (California), Soaring Eagle Book Award (Wyoming)* "Max's description of their friendship . . . is gritty, unsentimental, sparked with Freak's wry verbal wit and Max's earthier humor, and ultimately poignant. Easily read but compelling: an intriguing and unusual story."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg A Newbery Honor BookA Kentucky Bluegrass Award NomineeAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award WinnerA New York Public Library's "Children's Books" 2009 -- 100 Books for Reading and SharingA CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010* "The book wouldn't be nearly as much fun without Homer's tall tales, but there are serious moments, too, and the horror of war and injustice of slavery ring clearly above the din of playful exaggerations."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review The Young Man and the Sea A Capitol ChoiceA Cooperative Children's Book Center ChoiceA School Library Journal Best Book and starred review"Readers will be hooked."-- Kirkus Reviews The Last Book in the Universe A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the YearA VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror BookA National Council for the Social Studies NCSS Notable BookA YALSA Best Books for Young Adults"Philbrick has outdone himself. . . . . this futuristic novel will stimulate thought and discussion among contemporary readers."--VOYA The Fire Pony A Capitol ChoiceA Maryland Children's Book Award Winner* "Crisply eventful, pungent in its descriptions, crackling with action, Philbrick has created a real dilly of a novel."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review, Praise for Freak the Mighty A School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults *"A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss . . . different and very special." - School Library Journal , starred review *"Easily read but compelling: an intriguing and unusual story." - Kirkus , starred review, Praise for Freak the Mighty A School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults *"A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss . . . different and very special." -- School Library Journal , starred review *"Easily read but compelling: an intriguing and unusual story." -- Kirkus , starred review, Praise for Rodman Philbrick: Freak the Mighty A School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults A YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers An IRA Young Adults' Choices Book A winner of: Arizona Young Readers' Award, California Young Reader Medal, Charlotte Award, Golden Sower Award (Nebraska), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (California), Soaring Eagle Book Award (Wyoming) * "Max's description of their friendship . . . is gritty, unsentimental, sparked with Freak's wry verbal wit and Max's earthier humor, and ultimately poignant. Easily read but compelling: an intriguing and unusual story."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg A Newbery Honor Book A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner A New York Public Library's "Children's Books" 2009 -- 100 Books for Reading and Sharing A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010 * "The book wouldn't be nearly as much fun without Homer's tall tales, but there are serious moments, too, and the horror of war and injustice of slavery ring clearly above the din of playful exaggerations."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review The Young Man and the Sea A Capitol Choice A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice A School Library Journal Best Book and starred review "Readers will be hooked."-- Kirkus Reviews The Last Book in the Universe A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year A VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Book A National Council for the Social Studies NCSS Notable Book A YALSA Best Books for Young Adults "Philbrick has outdone himself. . . . . this futuristic novel will stimulate thought and discussion among contemporary readers."--VOYA The Fire Pony A Capitol Choice A Maryland Children's Book Award Winner * "Crisply eventful, pungent in its descriptions, crackling with action, Philbrick has created a real dilly of a novel."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review

Grade FromThird Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal813.5/4

Edition DescriptionAnniversary

SynopsisA 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, 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!, 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