- Rodman Philbrick
Rodman Philbrick is an author of both adult and children's
novel s. He was born inBoston , Massachusetts, in 1951, but currently lives inMaine andFlorida . Since 1980 he has been married to Lynn Harnett, who sometimes co-writes with him. They have no children. He has also written using thepen names William R. Dantz and Chris Jordan.Two of his most popular children's books are "
Freak the Mighty " and its sequel, "Max the Mighty ". "Freak the Mighty" was the basis of a Golden Globe-nominated movie titled simply "The Mighty", released in 1998.Philbrick has also written the
cyberpunk dystopian novel "The Last Book in the Universe " and the science fantasy "REM World ". Other works for young readers include "The Young Man and the Sea " which is dedicated to his nieces Annie and Molly. Philbrick has also written many mysteries and thrillers for adults, including "Brothers & Sinners" , "Coffins" , and the "T.D.Stash" detective series, set inKey West, Florida .As Chris Jordan, Philbrick has published two novels in the thriller genre: "Taken" and "Trapped" (published in the UK as "Lost"), both featuring former FBI special agent Randall Shane, who investigates the disappearance of missing children. Philbrick published an excerpt of the third book in the series, "Torn," on his Amazon.com blog in September 2007. In September 2008, Philbrick announced on his blog that "Torn" would be published as a mass-market paperback in February 2009.
Before Philbrick began writing full-time he worked as a longshoreman and boat builder.
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Awards for Freak the Mighty
* [http://www.rodmanphilbrick.com/awards.html/ Philbrick's site]Judy Lopez Honor Book
ALA Best Books for Young Adults
ALA Recommended Books for Reluctant Readers
California Young Readers Medal Winner
Arizona Young Readers Medal Winner
Maryland Middle School Book Award
Nebraska Golden Sower Award
New York 'Charlotte's Web' Award.
Wyoming 'Soaring Eagle Book Award'
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External links
* [http://www.rodmanphilbrick.com/ Philbrick's site]
* [http://www.scholastic.com/ Young Man and the Sea]
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