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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Where did Jeffrey live after he left the Beales?

What was the "worm of a notion" in Grayson's mind?

What questions did Grayson ask Jeffrey during dinner?

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What would the buffaloes say if they could talk about Maniac?  Write a simple conversation.
 

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What made Grayson's stories good?

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Describe the Thanksgiving that Grayson and Maniac shared. 
What was the significance of Maniac painting a number outside his door?

Why was Maniac running at the end of Chapter 32?

 

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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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