Its a very heartwarming story about 2 boys an their struggle in a town where neither of them belonged. I recommend this book 4 9+ b/c itts not really not scary!
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Freak the Mighty
(1993, Fiction - Friendship, Written by Rodman Philbrick)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Outcasts join forces to conquer readers' hearts.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Freak the Mighty
Parents need to know that one main character has a learning disability and lives with his grandparents because his father was put in prison for murdering his mother. He and his best friend, who is disabled and uses crutches to walk, also endure cruel and emotionally painful treatment at school from their fellow students for being "different." Despite the inherent seriousness of these themes, kids will enjoy the funny writing, quirky and likable characters, high imagination, and suspense. The book also includes a humorous dictionary.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Max and Freak have been affected by cruel and relentless teasing from their classmates. Are Max's criticisms about his brain accurate? How does Freak help him see himself in a different light? For kids, have you ever teased someone who was different? If so, did you feel bad about it later -- and what did you do to make it right?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Loved it alot!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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Predictable yet engaging
It's a very sad book, certainly not for young kids at all, there are alot of violent depictions and the like, but Philbrick makes it so easy to understand and makes the characters so likeable you can't help but not put it down. Based on the book alone, I'm gonna rent the movie it's based on. I'd like to add in another great book by Philbrick: "The Last Book in the Universe," a fascinating sci-fi tale.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
horrible
there is way too much sex drugs and rock music in it
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Educational
I absolutely loved this story. It has great messages for readers of all ages. It deals with a lot of issues, such as friendship, myth and reality, death, and disabilities.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
"Ilaughed!"
This book is really funny and sad at the same time. I read this book in 4th hour. IT'S REALLY GREAT BOOK AND I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO YOUNG READERS!!!!!
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| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 50% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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