Max the Mighty
Rodman Philbrick / Author, W. R. Philbrick / Author Scholastic
PW's starred review called this sequel to Freak the Mighty ""a rip-roaring, heartwarming escapade."" Ages 10-14. (Oct.)
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Reviewed on: 08/31/1998
Genre: Children's
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