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A review by abrose2001
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The discussions that this book can bring up in a classroom is excellent. I think that the balance of the intensely emotional backdrop and the seemingly lighthearted adventure story works really well for the intended age range.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts