Freak the Mighty Resources

Websites

The Man Himself

If you want good info, go straight to the source. This is the author's own webpage.

Freak's Condition

Take some time to peruse this website dedicated to Morquio syndrome, the condition Freak has in Freak the Mighty.

Crossword Puzzle + Freak's Dictionary = Hours of Fun

Think you're a vocabulary wiz like Freak? Try your luck at this crossword puzzle based on Freak's dictionary.

Can't Get Enough of Max?

Freak the Mighty isn't the end. Philbrick wrote a sequel called Max the Mighty. It's well worth the read.

Movie or TV Productions

The Mighty

This adaptation was nominated for two Golden Globes—not too shabby.

Articles and Interviews

Just Who is Rodman Philbrick?

This interview with the author reveals some juicy deets about the man and his writing process.

Philbrick's Top Ten

Have a burning question for Rodman Philbrick? Chances are someone else had the same question. Here he answers a handful of them.

Video

Getting Started

In this interview, Philbrick talks about when and why he started writing. Boy are we glad he did.

If You Liked Freak the Mighty…

Check out Philbrick's thoughts on another book he wrote, The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg.

Images

The Mighty

What do you think? Does the movie poster do the book justice?

Other Covers

Which is your favorite book cover? We like this one.