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Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick

bluecalicocat's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lecymay's review against another edition

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3.0

Unfortunately, during my reading of this book I was interrupted by vacation and some other books. Due to these interruptions, it lost the impact I think it could have had on me ... But I definitely would recommend it to boys.

readmore150's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

one of my all time favorites

kelli_stephenson's review against another edition

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5.0

Childrens literature at its best---a little about physical and mental disabilities, a little about SES and hardship, a little about being born into the wrong family, a little about death, and a lot about friendship.

aerogapataga's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

susandhooks's review against another edition

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5.0

My boys have read this book and I've heard about it from people in education, and I was expecting it to be a great kids book. I was blown away by it - just an exceptional book: poignant and touching, sweet and funny. I loved the characters. Even the most transitory characters seemed real to me. I loved the story. The actions were true and the plot was engrossing. Its a small book, easily read in an afternoon, but it really touched me.

crazens03's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I bawled loke baby at the end. It was a great read.

grantpuddle's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really like this one. A very simple read with lovable characters and a fun story arc.

lorishelton's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

abbynormal64's review against another edition

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5.0

Such a great book. Really shows how someone can make a mark on the world, for better or for worse, no matter how much time you have.