# Books like Freak the Mighty

**10** books similar to *Freak the Mighty* by W. R. Philbrick (Adventure · grades 6–9), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** learning disabilities, people with disabilities, friendship, physically handicapped
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## Similar books

- [Run, Hide, Fight Back](https://readinglist.school/book/run-hide-fight-back) by April Henry _(Grades 6–9)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Two Degrees](https://readinglist.school/book/two-degrees) by Alan Gratz _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Hatchet](https://readinglist.school/book/hatchet) by Gary Paulsen _(1020L · Grades 5–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (5–8), and the same era (1980s).
- [Alabama Moon](https://readinglist.school/book/alabama-moon) by Watt Key _(Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Sparrow Hawk Red](https://readinglist.school/book/sparrow-hawk-red) by Ben Mikaelsen _(Grades 6–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Stormbreaker](https://readinglist.school/book/stormbreaker) by Anthony Horowitz _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Cryptid Hunters](https://readinglist.school/book/cryptid-hunters) by Roland Smith _(Grades 5–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [The Call of the Wild](https://readinglist.school/book/the-call-of-the-wild) by Jack London _(1120L · Grades 6–10)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (6–10).
- [The River](https://readinglist.school/book/the-river) by Gary Paulsen _(Grades 5–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Cracker Jackson](https://readinglist.school/book/cracker-jackson) by Betsy Cromer Byars _(Grades 4–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure), overlapping grades (4–8), and the same era (1980s).

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