Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world. An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.

Auf den ersten Blick scheinen sie ein merkwürdiges Gespann zu sein: Der große und schwerfällige Max und der fantasievolle, kluge Kevin, dessen gebrechlicher Körper nicht mehr wächst. Doch zusammen sind sie ein unschlagbares Team ...

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 powerful team.

"New ways to teach reading, writing and the love of literature"--Cover.

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 powerful team.