Maniac Magee

by Jerry Spinelli

      Jeffrey Magee lived with his aunt and uncle after his parents died. Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan hated each other, but remained married and continued to live together. They tried to see as little of each other as possible. Jeffery had had enough of it so he decided to run away, during a school program!

   It was then that the legend started of Maniac Magee. Known for his amazing running ability and the things he encountered along his adventure, Maniac meets up with some very unusual people like Mars Bar, Grayson, Amanda Beale, and many others. Find out why this book deserved and earned a Newbery Medal and one of the most amazing children's books to hit the shelves.

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