Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Maniac Magee

Maniac Magee (Spinelli, Jerry; 1990; 184 pages; ISBN 9780316807227)

Jeffrey Magee, an orphan, leaves the unhappy home of his aunt and uncle in search of a better
life.  The ensuing adventures of “Maniac” Magee delve into stories of heroic athletic endeavors and racial issues. Spinelli was awarded the Newbery medal for this book.  


(Ages 9-12)

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