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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Character focusSingle lead
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Written forChildrenMiddle grade
When and where
Reading situationRead aloud
ThemesFriendshipFamily
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- Racismmoderateunreviewed
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