5/31/2023 0 Comments Books like maniac magee![]() ![]() The book, Maniac Magee ISBN# 9780316809061 in Paperback by Spinelli, Jerry may be ordered in bulk quantities. Browse our entire catalog of education titles and classroom sets today! Educators, administrators and teachers can purchase this class book set with BookPal to receive highly discounted, wholesale pricing. This title is perfect for reading programs and classrooms. With its evocative and timeless themes, Maniac Magee is recommended for junior high and high school level readers. What starts out as a boy running away from home turns into an epic tale of learning and discovery, filled with many thought provoking questions about society. Maniac’s incredible story helps bridge the gap between the poor and the racially divided. Maniac becomes a legend, but not just because of the people he meets and the feats he accomplished during his journey. Sadly, their home is not a happy one and Jeffrey is surrounded by hatred. ![]() Now an orphan, he is sent off to live with his aunt and uncle. Jerry Spinelli, the author of this Newbery Medal Winner, is also the author of other children’s classics like “Wringer,” “Stargirl,” and “Milkweed.”Īt the age of three, Jeffrey Magee loses both of his parents in a tragic accident. The story of Jeffrey Lionel Magee, aka Maniac, has become a school standard since it’s publication in 1990. ![]()
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