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Maniac Magee

By Jerry Spinelli


Main Characters

  • Magee
A fearless, patient, yong guy who yearns to be understood, respected, and most of all, loved. Through the story, Magee goes on a search to find where he belongs and who he is
  • Amanda Beale

She is the first person Magee meets in Two Mills. She is a stubborn girl and makes Magee feel at home with her family.

  • John McNab

John is a giant bully that takes on Magee in a baseball game soon after he gets to Two Mills. He is also part of the Cobras, and anti-black gang.

  • Earl Grayson

Earl is an old man who works at the zoo and seeks out a friendship with Magee. Magee teaches Earl how to read and they build a companionship and home with one another until Earl passes away.

 

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Questions? contact Kristin Hohnberger at hohnbeka@uwec.edu
Page last updated 10/27/2004

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