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184 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590452038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 28 April 2002
Description
He wasn't born with the name Maniac Magee. His real name was Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name.Maniac Magee was a legend. Kids were always talking about how fast he could run; how high he could j...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,047 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
hopeful 46%
emotional 45%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 26%
sad 17%
challenging 12%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Death of parentModerate
Bullying, Violence, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Emotional abuse, Alcoholism
184 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590452038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 28 April 2002
Description
He wasn't born with the name Maniac Magee. His real name was Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name.Maniac Magee was a legend. Kids were always talking about how fast he could run; how high he could j...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,047 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
hopeful 46%
emotional 45%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 26%
sad 17%
challenging 12%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Death of parentModerate
Bullying, Violence, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Emotional abuse, Alcoholism