Freak the Mighty
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
Kevin Dillon, a boy with a learning disability, and Maxwell Kane, a physically imposing but gentle boy, form an unlikely friendship and face challenges together.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are references to sexual assault and its aftermath.
Violence includes fighting, bullying, and domestic abuse.
Profanity is present, including strong language.
Some mild blasphemous language appears.
There are discussions and thoughts related to suicide.
Themes of self-harm and suicidal ideation are present.
The depiction of abuse and violence can be disturbing.
Occult themes are not present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is largely secular, focusing on human resilience.
There are some negative portrayals of authority figures.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKevin and Max demonstrate immense courage in their struggles.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
Their deep, self-sacrificing love for each other is central.
There are elements of redemption and finding hope.
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