Major Theme:

Prejudice and Friendship
 

Summary:

Maniac Magee was a legend.  Kids were always talking about how fast he could run; how high he could jump; how he could untie any knot.  But the thing Maniac Magee was best known for is what he did for the kids from the black East End and those from the white West End of Two Mills, Pennsylvania.  Maniac Magee is a modern tall tale.

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Describe Jeffrey's life with Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan.

Is this book realistic?  Why or why not?

How did Amanda Beale keep her books safe?  Do you own anything you have to keep "safe" from others?  What is it and how do you keep it safe?
 

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What makes something or someone infamous?  Name some things or people or addresses that are infamous.  Why was 803 Oriole Street infamous?
 

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Why did the Pickwells eat at a ping-pong table?  What was interesting about the Pickwell names?

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Who was John McNab?  Was he a likable person?  Why or why not?

How did Jeffrey get the name Maniac?
 

Do you think Maniac's behavior with Mars Bar Thompson was appropriate or not? Why?
 

How did Maniac get an address?  What does it mean to have an address

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Have you noticed any stange things about Maniac in the book so far?  Be specific.

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How did Part I end?  Did Maniac do the right thing?

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Create a coat of arms for Maniac to summarize his character.

Draw a picture of all the places Maniac Magee lived.  Write a paragraph describing each.
 

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