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A review by katykelly
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, W. R. Philbrick
4.0
I've been intending to read this for a long time, ever since finding out the film was adapted from a book.
It's a first-person perspective, told by a 'slow learner' about his friendship with 'Freak' (Kevin) a ridiculously clever but physically disabled neighbour, and their imaginative adventures together, culminating in a real-life gritty climax.
It's sweet, emotional and I liked the narrator's voice, but seemed over too quickly. Maybe because I enjoyed another Philbrick recently that had a little more length to it.
This is a fantastic read about friendship and family for class reading in year 5-8, with short chapters and a wonderful duo in its two leads. Plenty of discussion to be had.
It's a first-person perspective, told by a 'slow learner' about his friendship with 'Freak' (Kevin) a ridiculously clever but physically disabled neighbour, and their imaginative adventures together, culminating in a real-life gritty climax.
It's sweet, emotional and I liked the narrator's voice, but seemed over too quickly. Maybe because I enjoyed another Philbrick recently that had a little more length to it.
This is a fantastic read about friendship and family for class reading in year 5-8, with short chapters and a wonderful duo in its two leads. Plenty of discussion to be had.