Freak the mighty is sure to remain fresh, dramatic, and memorable for the next twenty years and beyond. Freak the mighty is a novel by rodman philbrick about kevin and max, childhood friends who bond over their disabilities and help each other navigate life max has a. Published in 1993, it was followed by the novel max the mighty in 1998. Teaching the book overview book summary scholastic. The setting encompasses not only the homes and locations where actual events take place, but. We assure you that you are going to love this book and you are going to be a fan of the book. Freak the mighty book report by jacob stuart on prezi.
The character organizers will be used throughout the reading of the book tracking. In fact, freak tells more lies than almost any other character, and he might just be the most standup guy in the book. Freak the mighty project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Freak the mighty is a novel by rodman philbrick about kevin and max, childhood friends who bond over their disabilities and help each other navigate life. Freak the mighty is a highly readable book that addresses many serious issues, including domestic violence, alienation, and bullying. Learningdisabled max and his new friend, freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant. W r philbrick at the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled max and his new friend freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, find that when they combine forces they make a. Philbricks first ya novel, already implausible, becomes choked with cliches and stereotypes as max and freak mix with bmovie lowlifes, a. Freak the mighty is a rock band from oklahoma consisting of chris wigham, ricky mendoza, tyler curry, and dylan brooks. Antagonist minor characters conflict the antagonist in this book is maxs dad, kenny kane killer kane. In freak the mighty by rodman philbrick, the setting is more than the geographic location.
Jun 9, 2017 a mighty teaching unit for rodman philbricks young adult novel freak the mighty. In fact, you can find all of his favorite words in a special dictionary at the back of freak the mighty. It was received with great acclaim and has sold more than two million copies. Newbery honor author rodman philbrick has written more than a dozen novels for young readers.
Not just this but freak the mighty is a very good fiction book as well. The primary characters are friends maxwell kane, a large, very slow, but kindhearted boy, and kevin avery, nicknamed freak, who is physically handicapped but very intelligent. He loves learning new words and sharing them with max. But when a new kid moves in next door, maxs life changes forever. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. However, kenny tricked the judge into thinking he was innocent. With freaks quick wits and maxs long legs, they explore the neighborhood and best a gang of bullies on july 4. Hes never had a birthday party, or gone to a friends house for an overnight. His first novel, freak the mighty, won the california young reader medal. The author captivates the reader by including several details, making it feel as if they are actually there, conquering the world with freak and max. Ethel mills freak the mighty to save freak the mighty pdf, make sure you access the link below and save the document or gain access to. Freak the mighty is a brilliantly written fiction novel by rodman philbrick.
Max and loretta are safe and the police have apprehended killer kane. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick final project choices. In 1993, he published his first childrens book, freak the mighty, which became an instant classic, and was made into a feature film. Take our free freak the mighty quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. The main character of the book about which all the story of the book is a boy known asmaxwell kane.
Freak wants max to write a book about their adventurers as freak the mighty and how much fun they had. Nov 01, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Maxs visit with freak ends short because he got some sort of cough and that set of the i. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick overdrive rakuten. But there are very fewer books which are this much interesting. It received several awards, including the california young readers medal, the new york charlottes web award and the arizona young readers medal. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam.
A story of two boys that come together in friendship even though they are opposite in practically every way. Truly, freak the mighty is a book that transcends its particular setting and characters with the universal story of how perseverance and friendship can combine to overcome adversity. Freak the mighty is a young adult novel by rodman philbrick. Simplify the story so that a child would understand it and enjoy it.
Be sure to check out all four versions of the freak the mighty book unit to determine which best fits your teaching needs and style. Kenny went to jail after trying to murder maxs mom. Oct 15, 2010 10 reasons to read freak the mighty to your junior high students by nick published october 15, 2010 updated september 30, 2016 i love the book freak the mighty by rodman philbrick, and i think reading it aloud to 8th graders in september is the perfect way to start the year. The unique friendship between a troubled, oversized boy and the tiny, physically challenged genius proves that courage comes in all sizes.
He is a very large boy but he is also a very slow person in all his life as well. Which is just going to make this book more than attractive to read. The teacher will give the students a freak the mighty anticipation guide. Maxwell recalls the adventures and describes his story in great detail, as if he is telling it to an old friend. One is a slow learner, too large for his age, and the other is a tiny, disabled genius. He lives with his grandfather, grim, and grandmother, gram. Discussion of themes and motifs in rodman philbricks freak the mighty. In the beginning of the book, maxwell kane is a young boy with low selfesteem. Freak the mighty joins the scholastic gold line, which features awardwinning and beloved novels. Through the story of the main characters, max and kevin, students can learn a great deal about themselves and others. Freak the mighty is a quick and easy read that you will simply fall in love with. It was received with great acclaim and has sold more than a million copies. This is a novel study for freak the mighty by rodman philbrick.
Talking about the young adult fiction books there is a ton of books on this genre. Times may be hard, and tenyearold bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but buds got a few things going for him. Max is uplifted by freak s imagination and booming confidence, while freak gets a literal boosthoisted onto maxs shoulders, he shares maxs mobility. Freak the mighty, a judy lopez honor book, also holds recognition as an ala best book for young adults and an ala recommended book for reluctant readers. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick paperback book the. The book is very good, the action really ramps up toward the end leading to a sad but satisfying ending.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to. Story devices flashback and foreshadowing organizer. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on three chapters of freak the mighty and is comprised of five of the following different activities. Make a childrens book about the experiences max and kevin had in freak the mighty. A cip catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. And when hes finished, he has written a book called freak the mighty. The accident of nature is the title of the twentyfirst chapter of the rodman philbrick novel freak the mighty. A strangely lighthearted read, it is directed towards sixth graders and up. Rodman philbrick is the author of six awardwinning novels for young readers. Max spends the next year alone and majorly depressed. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available.
A brilliant, emotionally charged novel about two boys. Rodman philbrick is the author of seven awardwinning novels for young readers. Mar 22, 2020 meet maxwell kane, narrator of freak the mighty. The last book in the universe rodman philbrick this study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of freak the mighty. Freak the mighty rodman philbrick everyday reading. It is probably the most awesome book i actually have read. Hes a timid soul stuck in the body of a teenage giant with size 14 shoes. In this engaging vocabularybuilding activity, have students create their own dictionaries. Freak the mighty is a tear jerking story about two total opposites that become best friends. Before you read vocabulary building comprehension questions. I found out this ebook from my i and dad suggested this book to understand. Book summary freak the mighty is not one person, but twotwo eighth graders who join forces to face the personal demons and adversities in their lives. Publishers weekly is providing free digital access to our magazine, archive, and website. This novel study divides freak the mighty into six sections for study.
1438 813 80 1451 1118 1016 493 604 349 927 897 680 1312 1560 1031 773 1552 781 572 373 1550 884 1403 1130 700 696 1165 205 1592 1479 600 125 625 739 277 182 781 134 1092