Rodman Philbrick
Rodman Philbrickâs most recent novel, THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF HOMER P. FIGG, was set during the Civil War. It received numerous awards and was chosen as a Newbery Honor Book. His first book for young readers, FREAK THE MIGHTY, was an immediate bestseller and continues to be a classic, having sold more than two million copies. Philbrickâs novels regularly receive starred reviews, state awards, and multiple citations. His highly acclaimed titles include THE YOUNG MAN AND THE SEA; THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE; and THE FIRE PONY. Philbrick divides his time between Maine and Florida.