Why did Rodman Philbrick write "Freak The Mighty"?
Inspired by the life of a boy who lived a few blocks away, he wrote ''Freak The Mighty'', the award-winning novel, which has been translated into numerous languages and is now read in schools throughout the world. The book was adapted to the screen in 1998 as ''The Mighty.''
About Rodman!
Rodman Philbrick grew up on the New England coast, where he worked as a longshoreman and boat builder. For many years he wrote mysteries and detective novels. The Private Eye Writers of America nominated two of his T.D.Stash series as best detective novel, and then selected Philbrick's 'Brothers & Sinners' as Best Novel in 1993.
Teenage Years
Throughout junior high school Rodman wrote a series of short stories. Nobody would buy them so he knew he would have to write actual books. So his first "book" was a series of short stories with the two same characters in a book form. It wasn't until his late twenties when Rodman wrote eight novels, he finally sold a novel. Rodman Philbrick never gave up on writing. That is a very imporatnt message he wants to send to all kids, " Never give up!"
Information about Rodman Philbrick was found on www.rodmanphilbrick.com and www.scholastic.com