This is a confusing question because most of the adventures of Max and Kevin as "Freak the Mighty" happen during the summer before eighth grade as well as during their eighth grade year. In reality, the two "meet" long before that during their first years of daycare. When the two "meet," Kevin is quick to tell the story of "Robot Man" as a description of himself. Kevin, as a very tiny child of age six...
This is a confusing question because most of the adventures of Max and Kevin as "Freak the Mighty" happen during the summer before eighth grade as well as during their eighth grade year. In reality, the two "meet" long before that during their first years of daycare. When the two "meet," Kevin is quick to tell the story of "Robot Man" as a description of himself. Kevin, as a very tiny child of age six or seven, has been crippled from birth due to a severe birth defect. Kevin hobbles around with crutches because he has “shiny braces strapped to his crooked legs." In order to combat his deformity, Kevin describes himself as "Robot Man" with special robotic powers. As a result, the children on the daycare playground don't mess with Kevin. Max is impressed. The irony of this story is that Max is very likely the reason why Kevin feels compelled to tell his "Robot Man" story. At this point, Max has the reputation as and nickname of "Kicker" because Max will "boot anyone who dared to touch him.” It is likely that Kevin tells the inspiring "Robot Man" story so that Max won't "boot" Kevin.
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