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Jun 17, 2023IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best Newbery-Award-winning novels and just a great book. Told in two styles. The first part is a sort of mythic telling of how Maniac Magee changed race relations in a small town. The second part is a more realistic personal…
Nov 22, 2021seanyu25 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This novel talked about a boy named Jeffrey​, who was orphaned after his parents were killed in a tram derailment. I was impressed with all of the things Jeffrey accomplished in the story because his achievements were all unique. The…
Jun 01, 2021AYUSH PUJARI rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Jeffrey Magee is a great character for all kids who wants to bring people closer together with his great feats.
Jan 29, 2019zoeythekat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I remember enjoying this book when I was a kid, so I decided to revisit it. I think I liked it even more now in adulthood. Jeffrey Magee is such a good kid: brave, kind, and curious. He wants people to treat one another with kindness and…
Aug 05, 2018Lovestoread5 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I didn't know if I'd like this book or not, the first few chapters, but as I continued reading, there are so many more deeper aspects to the story. Varying themes are early death of parents, abandonment, homelessness, surviving alone,and…
Oct 05, 2017JanaEads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I listened to maniac Magee and it is about a white boy who lives in a segregated city and doesn’t care if he is white or black. He lives in a black home and is allergic to pizza. Finally he is told to go to the white side of the city and…
Jul 15, 2017DBRL_KrisA rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia is an interesting thing. One looks back at one's childhood, and remembers everything (or at least most things) with fondness, and glosses over the not-so-pleasant things. And so it is with books that one read as a child. One…
May 03, 2017
I read this book as a child and recently revisited it with my 4th grade students. It is an amazing book - it's engaging, entertaining, and thought provoking. It's on the top of my list for the students I have who struggle to stay engaged…
Mar 15, 2017
Maniac Magee differs from the famous Forest Gump in that his life, rather than being like a box of chocolates is like an egg. When you find yourself in hot water you become pretty tough, but underneath your shell you also become a very…
Jul 18, 2016MelissaA_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. Everyone should read it.
Jun 23, 2016subinahn rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The smile vanished "So. What are you doing with my little brothers?"
Mar 23, 2016blue_dog_29113 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A good book! About a boy who doesn't care about colors. He is a friend to all...a kid that wants a good home. With his incredible running skills he can change towns! I really recommend this to all the boys in this crazy world. Enjoy! And…
Dec 12, 2014muffinpopcorn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another Excellent book by Author Jerry Spinelli ! Unique storyline , well developed characters and enjoyable . Really like this Author . One of those books you can't put down and also hate to see end.
Jul 11, 2014XavierEspino rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It was the best book ever.
Feb 16, 2014Nakkid rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book so, so much. "Maniac Magee" is both a legendary book and character. I was privileged to read this as a kid, and I'm now checking this out for my much younger sibling. I think classic books like these should be recommended…
natalie_g
Sep 27, 2013natalie_g rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a favorite from childhood. It's A Newberry winner and very deserving. Maniac Magee is an orphan who looks for the place he belongs in odd places. It's full of humor and heart.
agustinargentina1
Jun 03, 2013agustinargentina1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really good book. I loved reading this book becaues it is such a nice book how people can change a lot in one story it is preety amazing.
Jan 26, 2013kesha1123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One can and should relive Magee's adventure as often as possible. I read this book to my sixth graders every year mainly because it's Spinelli, no more needs to be said. However the themes, juxtapositions, and the rich figurative language…
Dec 04, 2012
"Everyone knows the story of a kid is two parts legend, one part fiction, and one part snowball." -Maniac Magee, more or less. I paraphrased a little.
Nov 22, 2012
really good book!!!
Jun 04, 2012Donnalee Smith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Listened to this audiobook with four boys on a roadtrip. They were all spellbound. It was a great story, really captured their interest. Quite a lot of humour in the book even though it was mainly a drama. It was greatly enjoyed by all…
May 06, 2012chubbie rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I read it for lit. circles at my school. It was actually pretty good!
y0urmyd0rk
Apr 16, 2012y0urmyd0rk rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should read Maniac Magee. I read it over 6 years ago. When I saw the title again in my local library, I knew I had to relive Magee's adventure. On his journey, the reader learns about respect, friendship, care, and of course,…
Apr 11, 2012dixiedog rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another great book recommended by: Doctor-at-Bass! T. A.
Jan 15, 2012
better than amazing! read it in school!