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Little, Brown Young Readers, 1999-01-11

Maniac Magee

Maniac Magee

Jerry Spinelli, Author

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9780316809061

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After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries, in Spinelli's Newbery Medal-winning novel.

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Jeffrey Lionel Magee, known as “Maniac,” becomes a legend in the small town of Two Mills. Running away from a life of hardship, he navigates racial tensions, homelessness, and friendship in a journey that challenges the meaning of family, belonging, and courage. Maniac’s ability to connect with people from all walks of life shows the power of kindness and understanding, breaking down barriers one step at a time. Through his adventures, readers are reminded that even in a divided world, there’s always room for heroism, hope, and change.

Keywords and Themes: Award Winner • Belonging • Change • Classics • Courage • Family • Friendship • Homelessness • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Kindness • Racial Tension • Resilience • Runaways • Social Themes

Readability • 4.8

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 192

Subjects • Orphans • Sports • Heroes • Running

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Runaways

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. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.

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