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Books by Rodman Philbrick | Wonderlit

Books by Rodman Philbrick

11 books · Ages 8–15

Known for the The House on Cherry Street and Freak the Mighty series, Rodman Philbrick writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–15, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of adventure, fear & bravery, resilience & perseverance.

Series

The Final Nightmare

The House on Cherry Street

1 book · Ages 8–12

Freak the Mighty

Max the Mighty

Freak the Mighty

2 books · Ages 10–14

Wild River

Wild Wave

2 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of The Last Book in the Universe

The Last Book in the Universe

Rodman Philbrick

In a world of vicious gangs and mind-control entertainment, Spaz treks across dangerous territory to save his sister wit

Cover of The Fire Pony

Rodman Philbrick

Roy finds a new life training a wild pony at the Bar None ranch, but his brother’s dangerous secret obsession with fire

Cover of The Young Man and the Sea

The Young Man and the Sea

By Age Range

The Final Nightmare

Max the Mighty

Freak the Mighty

The Final Nightmare

Max the Mighty

Common Themes

Adventure Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings Friendship & Loyalty Being Different Love & Family Survival & Wilderness

Rodman Philbrick

Skiff Beaman is determined to fix his family's boat, but saving his father's livelihood means braving the massive waves

Ages 10–14

Cover of The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

Rodman Philbrick

Armed only with his wits and a talent for tall tales, young Homer P. Figg ventures across the battlefields of the Civil

Cover of Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina

Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina

Rodman Philbrick

For the child grappling with the reality of natural disasters or systemic inequality, this gripping survival story finds

Cover of We Own the Sky

Rodman Philbrick

For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of belonging. Two orphaned siblings find a new family

Freak the Mighty

If Your Family Loves Rodman Philbrick, Also Try

The Sacrifice

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs