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Maniac Magee is a novel written by American author Jerry Spinelli and published in 1990. Exploring themes of racism and inequality, it follows the story of an orphan boy looking for a home in the fictional town of Two Mills. Two Mills is harshly segregated between the East and West, blacks and whites. He becomes a local legend for feats of ...
- Jerry Spinelli
- United States
- 1990
- 184pp
Apr 2, 1990 · September 9, 2020. A surprisingly witty and emotional story about a boy who becomes someone special in a segregated town. Jeffrey Lionel Magee, before he becomes “Maniac”, loses his parents in a tragic accident and is sent to live with his uncle and aunt who have a far from happy marriage.
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- Paperback
Feb 8, 2024 · A book review of Maniac Magee, a Newbery Medal-winning novel by Jerry Spinelli. Learn about the story, the characters, and the themes of this young adult fiction about a boy's quest for home and identity in a racially divided town.
A summary of the plot of Maniac Magee, a young adult novel by Jerry Spinelli about a homeless boy who helps a girl and her family in Two Mills, Pennsylvania. The summary covers the main events, themes, characters, and symbols of the story, as well as the author's style and themes.
Nov 1, 1999 · Maniac Magee (Newbery Medal Winner) Paperback – November 1, 1999. A Newbery Medal winning modern classic about a racially divided small town and a boy who runs. Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him an orphan.
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- $5.96
- Jerry Spinelli
- Jerry Spinelli
Jun 2, 2021 · Learn about the Newbery Medal-winning novel by Jerry Spinelli, its origins, adaptations, and challenges. Discover how a Motown song, a dump, and a South African government helped shape the story of Maniac Magee.
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Summary. Maniac Magee is a children's novel written by Jerry Spinelli and published in 1990. It follows the experiences of a twelve-year-old orphan-Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee-as he tries to find a home in the fictional town of Two Mills, Pennsylvania. Magee is physically outstanding; he runs everywhere and can win various athletic challenges.
