Summary - Maniac Magee: Based On The Book By Jerry Spinelli

SUMMARY

MANIAC MAGEE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JERRY SPINELLI

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Origins of a Legend

Arrival in Two Mills and Encounters

Feats of Legend and a Name is Born

Crossing Boundaries and Confrontations

Finding a Home on Sycamore Street

Life with the Beales and Growing Fame

Racial Tensions and Departure

Homeless Again and Finding Grayson

A New Kind of Home and Loss

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli tells the story of a young orphan, Jeffrey Magee, who arrives in the racially divided town of Two Mills and quickly becomes a local legend due to his incredible athletic feats and unusual character. Known as Maniac Magee, he navigates the social barriers between the black East End and the white West End, forming significant friendships, notably with a girl named Amanda Beale. His desire for a home and belonging leads him to various temporary shelters and encounters as he inadvertently challenges the town's deeply ingrained prejudices and leaves a lasting impact on the lives he touches. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the artificial divisions that separate communities.

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Release date

Audiobook: April 8, 2025