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Disabilities In Freak The Mighty

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Freak the Mighty is a book about two boys who both have disabilities. Freak or Kevin has a disability with growing and Max or Maxwell has a disability with learning. They were in the same day care class when they were young, but then Freak moved. When they were entering 8th grade Freak’s family, his mom and himself, moved back next to Max’s family’s, his grandparents and himself, house. They became friend and took care of each other disabilities. Freak helped Max learn by expanding his vocabulary and teach him. Max helped Freak because Freak has trouble walking and now Max carries him on his shoulders. Freak and Max have a special relationship. In day care Max kicked everyone, including the teachers, except Freak. He never kicked him even

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