Kevin ("Freak") doesn't fear anything in Freak the Mighty. He has a birth defect that leaves him with a leg brace and crutches. Others judge and stare, but he isn't bothered by it in the slightest. He ignores the comments and looks. Kevin is confident enough to be who he truly is. He may be physically small, but he is enormous in smarts. He loves to read and learns an amazing amount of new and wonderful vocabulary. He even creates his own dictionary. Kevin is a genuine boy who is tough, feisty, and quite funny. "Freak" is willing to share his intelligence with his new friend, Max, and he feels good about doing so. Together they go on many fun-filled adventures, helping others along the way and enjoying life as different but kindred individuals. Kevin is very aware of his looming illness and maybe that is why he doesn't have any true fears. He is hopeful of getting a robotic transplant to extend his life. But he knows his time is limited and is making the best of every day. Living each day as if it were his last...as if each day were a gift.
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