Freak the Mighty

Two boys - a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces - forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. (Made into the film, The Mighty.) "A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss." - School Library Journal, starred review "Compelling ... written with energy and humor." - The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books Freak the Mighty joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!It has been over twenty years -- and more than two million copies, eight foreign editions, and a popular Miramax feature film -- since the world was introduced to this powerful story of a unique friendship between a troubled, oversized boy and the tiny, physically challenged genius who proves that courage comes in all sizes.This simple yet timeless story explores many themes, including bullying -- an important topic in today's schools. Freak t