Freak the Mighty
by Rodman Philbrickliterary work· published 1993
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At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak with a leg disability because his, birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, When the two meet they become close friends and they figure out that when they are combined they create a powerful force and team
Adaptations (1)
Freak the Mighty was adapted into a 1998 film.
The Mighty1998 · film · 100 min · dir. Peter Chelsom · IMDb ↗IMDb7.274%Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
