Maniac Magee

In Jerry Spinelli's Maniac Magee, significant events shape the protagonist's journey. Early on, Maniac Magee, born Jeffrey Lionel Magee, becomes an orphan and escapes his unhappy home by running away...

Jeffrey rescues Arnold Jones in Maniac Magee by entering Finsterwald's yard, lifting the terrified Arnold, and carrying him to safety. Arnold had been thrown into the yard by high school boys and was...

The "finsterwallies" in "Maniac Magee" refer to the shivers or chills that characters experience when they are scared or nervous, particularly associated with the dreaded Finsterwald's house. This...

Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee was untroubled at Finsterwald's because he was unaware of the neighborhood's fear of the house or simply didn't care. Unlike other kids, Maniac wasn't influenced by...

In "Maniac Magee," being a Samaritan signifies showing kindness and mercy, as seen when Maniac helps Arnold, who is terrified and passed out, by carrying him to safety. This act mirrors the biblical...

Maniac Magee demonstrates compassion by rescuing Arnold from bullies in Finsterwald's yard, teaching Grayson to read despite his unconventional lifestyle, and sharing pizza with runaway children,...

Before leaving the Finsterwald's porch, Maniac Magee displayed remarkable bravery by hopping the fence to rescue Arnold, who had fainted from fear after being thrown into Finsterwald's yard by...

Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee visited Finsterwald's place to help Arnold Jones, who was being bullied by older kids. Unfamiliar with local legends, Maniac was fearless and not intimidated by the notorious...