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If you look closely at this cover, you see a giant figure, Max, holding the smaller
Kevin, upon his shoulders. Two outcasts, one perceived as big, dumb, and dangerous;
the other as a freakish cripple…become one powerful figure of love and friendship in this wonderful novel by Rodman
Philbrick.
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Reasons to Teach Freak the Mighty:
- Students adore the novel and can’t wait to turn the page.
- The lessons on disability and friendship are unequalled by most other literature.
- This book lends itself well to read aloud.
- There are A MILLION worthwhile activities that you can generate for your class from
this novel and the accompanying study guides.
- The Movie is a perfect way to sum up this unit.
Perhaps the most magical moment in the book and in the movie, Freak
becomes the brains and Kevin becomes the brawn in this unparalleled story of disability and friendship.
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The Movie Vs. The
Book
Philbrick’s
novel lends itself well to the big screen. The Mighty, presented by Miramax
Films, is an accurate representation that is nearly 100% true to the book. Freak
the Mighty is indeed, alive on the silver screen.
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Max (Elden Henson) and Kevin (Kieran Culkin) are pictured
here on the movies cover. The Fair Gwen (Sharon Stone) is pictured in the background.
The casting for this movie was exceptional, as these three actors, and the rest of the cast, fit the roles perfectly. After reading the book, I watched the movie and found that the character portrayals
in The Mighty were not far from the images I developed in my head.
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Max and Kevin, pictured here, become inseparable partners in the film, much as they do in the novel.
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