Maniac Magee | Topics for Discussion
1. If Grayson had lived, Maniac's life might have changed significantly. Discuss what may have occurred, particularly in regard to Maniac's bringing the West and East Enders together.
2. Why is the McNabs description of blacks as "today's Indians" likely to be offensive to blacks and native Americans? Are there other ethnic groups today that people like the McNabs might label this way? Why? Where do they live?
3. The book says that girls in elementary school in Two Mills still have a jump rope chant that begins "Ma-niac, Ma-niac, He's so cool . . ." Find examples in the...
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