Maniac Magee made his name by doing things that other people thought impossible. Not only was he willing to visit the East End of town, where he was a white boy in a black neighborhood, but he could also play sports better than anyone else in town, and run faster than anyone else in town.But there is one thing that Maniac Magee doesn't have: a real home, and parents who love him. “Maniac Magee” is the story of how this unusual boy made his reputation, and in the end changed the people of his town completely.
I felt that “Maniac Magee” was a well written story. The plot was a little hazy at first, mostly focusing on how the main character managed to impress the other children of his town and create an enduring reputation. I felt that Jerry Spinelli did an excellent job creating his characters, embodying them with remarkable traits and personalities, but the storyline itself was nothing special. “Maniac Magee” has the tone of an epic story, but its only strong point is its main character.
Overall I would say that “Maniac Magee” is an interesting book, but I don't think I would have given it a Newberry Award.
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iffy book.
i think it was sort of confusing!
I think it is really well written and deserved every award it got.
good plot, setting but the sad thing is racism 5/5!!!!!!!
i liked this book some of the parts were soooooo sad. it really showed me a lot about racism and how it can effect as small as a little town
I think the book was confusing.3/5
it is a good book also it is interesting.
I think that the book is very sad in different parts and that the book otherwise is awesome 5/5 rating from me! Lobed the book and would recommend to all.
I agree with you the racism is sad but I still loved the book!
To me it was very sad that racism could do that much to effect a small town.
P.S. Called Two Mills
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