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…
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Maniac Magee
Reader's Review A unique look at the racial divide between Black and White Americans through the story of Maniac Magee - an orphan who is legendary for his ability to run. Heart-warming, ...
Reader’s Review
A unique look at the racial divide between Black and White Americans through the story of Maniac Magee – an orphan who is legendary for his ability to run. Heart-warming, funny and eccentric, it makes an excellent addition to any home or school library.
To look out for
- Islamic Values: Children in one home are neglected. Some adults and kids smoke and drink alcohol.
- Language : Some use of the word ‘belch’ and ‘fart’. Maniac is called racial insults such as ‘fishbelly’ and ‘honky’.
- Violence: Maniac often lives on the streets or in a zoo with animals. He runs away from a home, one of the people who takes care of him dies. One poor white family prepares to defend their place from Black people.
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