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Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee | Jerry Spinelli, Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic, Inc. Staff
6 posts | 10 read | 1 to read
Maniac Magee is the story of Jeffrey Lionel Magee, who lost his parents at the age of three in a trolley accident. Leaving his relatives, who won't talk to each other, he searches for a home with a real address that he can call his own in Two Mills, Pennsylvania. In the meantime, he earns the nickname 'Maniac.' He can punt a football perfectly while carrying a book in his other hand, he can hit an inside-the-park home run, and he can untie even the most Gordian of knots. He can do practically anything that the children of Two Mills think is impossible including making peace between violent racial factions in the town.
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NathanHawkins
Maniac Magee | Jerry Spinelli, Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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Mehso-so

As you come to the end of Maniac Magee the book increasingly gets better and better. Maniac becomes himself and unites a divided town almost on his own. The theme of the story becomes extremely relevant at the end of this book ( unity in a separated land.) maniac unites the two different sides of his town overcoming all odds. This book is a must read and I would recommend it to anyone who likes good books.

MissYaremcio Thank you for the review Nathan. You were missing the POV and how it is established. 4/6 2y
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NathanHawkins
Maniac Magee | Jerry Spinelli, Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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Pickpick

This book was about a young kid that had no home finding his way is a new world. Maniac come from a new town and he learned all about a the REAL world decided with racism.If you like books that talk about racism, and how one man could change the world you would like this boom. The theme of this book is love for all people and peace in a divided town

MissYaremcio Nicely done Nathan. I would have liked just a bit more on how the theme is established. 5/6 2y
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Killianfig
Maniac Magee | Jerry Spinelli, Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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Pickpick

Newberry Award Winning, realistic fiction book, Maniac Macghee by Jerry Spinelli. Everything from torn tennis shoes to unbreakable string knots Maniac conquers it all. The book is set for you long adult readers starting at around a 3rd grade level and explores very important themes such as racial segregation and the importance of identity.

Killianfig UDL strategies such as Action and Expression strategies 5.2 and 4.1 as well as Engagement Strategy 8.3 work perfectly for this highly engaging text. ESOL strategies 5 and 7 would also help students understand the thematic vocabulary such as “segregation” as well as textual vocabulary. Here‘s a really cool lesson plan that helps students write “tall tales” such as this: http://writingfix.Chapter_Book_Prompts/Maniac1.htmcom/ 5y
DrSpalding A focus on discipline specific vocabulary is wise with this award winner. Only one are in Newbery. Because of the racial segregation piece, reconsider your genre. You are close… 5y
DrSpalding Make sure each of your posts include the teaching strategy you would use to share this book with the students. 5y
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tonyahoswalt
Maniac Magee | Jerry Spinelli, Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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1. Maniac Magee
2. Don't remember
3. I used to read everywhere, nothing could stop me. Now I mostly read at home. I get distracted easier.
4. Mostly indoor, but in a couple of weeks, I'll be venturing outside *gasp*

#weekendchay
@CSeydel

LauraBrook Happy birthday!!!!🎂 6y
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Readergrrl
Maniac Magee | Jerry Spinelli, Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic, Inc. Staff
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1. Fantasy fiction, magical realism, or historical fiction 2. Candy concessions at the local movie theatre 3. 12th grade English teacher in a fairly large semi-urban high school 4. Independently wealthy book cover designer/illustrator 5. Coffee in an IV drip (please note #3). #manicmonday

JoScho lol teaching isn‘t easy! 6y
Readergrrl @JoScho Nope! But I‘m in it for the big bucks! 🤣🤣🤣 6y
JoScho @Readergrrl you and me both!!! 😂 6y
Readergrrl 👍🏻 6y
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