What are three facts about Rodman Philbrick?
Rodman Philbrick has been writing since the age of sixteen. He had published more than a dozen novels for adults before The Blue Sky Press published his first book for young readers, Freak the Mighty, which was made into the feature film The Mighty, starring Sharon Stone.
What does Rodman Philbrick do?
Author
Novelist
Rodman Philbrick/Professions
Where is Rodman Philbrick now?
Rodman Philbrick (born 1951) is an American writer of novels for adults and children. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and lives in Maine and Florida.
What inspired Rodman Philbrick?
Philbrick was inspired by a young neighbor he had who was very small, but highly intelligent and interested in math and science. This boy had a tall friend that carried him on his shoulders and a very beautiful mother. The plot and Max’s dark past, however, are fiction.
Where did Rodman Philbrick go to college?
University of New Hampshire
Rodman Philbrick/College
He attended the University of New Hampshire but left before graduating. In order to support himself, he worked as a carpenter, longshoreman, and boat builder. He also continued to write, but none of those early works was published. In 1982 Philbrick published his first book, Shooting Star, under the name W.R.
Where and when was Rodman Philbrick born?
1951 (age 70 years), Boston, MA
Rodman Philbrick/Born
When and where was Rodman Philbrick born?
Who is Tony D in Freak the Mighty?
Tony D. is a juvenile delinquent who first encountered Max and Freak during the Fourth of July drunkenly asking them for M-80 fireworks and along with his nasty gang tried to harm Max and Freak with a knife. His gang steals Loretta Lee’s purse.
What awards did Rodman Philbrick win?
John Newbery Medal
Shamus Award for Best Original P.I. Paperback
Rodman Philbrick/Awards