Does Maniac Magee have a movie?
Maniac Magee is a television film made for the Nickelodeon network, based on the novel of the same name by Jerry Spinelli. The story follows twelve-year-old Jeffrey Lionel “Maniac” Magee, an orphaned runaway with many extraordinary and athletic talents, who arrives in a town divided with racial conflict.
How many pages are in Maniac Magee?
184pp
Maniac Magee
| First edition | |
|---|---|
| Author | Jerry Spinelli |
| Published | 1990 (Little, Brown) |
| Pages | 184pp |
| ISBN | 0-316-80722-2 |
What is the reading level of Maniac Magee?
5th grade
This book’s Lexile measure is 820L and is frequently taught in the 4th and 5th grade.
How do I introduce Maniac Magee?
Maniac Magee is the story of a legend. For real—how many of your friends have kissed a bull (or even a buffalo)? When he runs away from home, he doesn’t just pack a suitcase and go sit at the local bus station waiting for his Aunt Dot to miss him and come get him.
Is Maniac Magee a true story?
Maniac Magee is not a true story. It is a novel, and novels are fictional.
How old should you be to read Maniac Magee?
Ages 8-12. (Apr.)
What does Maniac Magee teach you?
In this novel of a young boy’s attempt to unify the town of Two Mills, Spinelli juxtaposes three distinct themes: homelessness, racial prejudice, and literacy. The themes demonstrate Spinelli’s realistic portrayal of the world as he sees it.
Why did maniac feel more hurt for the Beale family than himself?
Maniac was clumsy and was hurting people in the family by mistake. It was expensive for the Beales to keep taking care of Maniac. Maniac blamed himself for people acting out against the Beale family through vandalism and property destruction. Maniac was going to call the police to protect the Beale family.
Is Jerry Spinelli still alive?
He now lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Eileen Spinelli, who is also an author of children’s books.
Is Maniac Magee appropriate for 4th grade?
A Must Read! I teach 4th grade and read this book for the first time this year. Jerry Spinelli does a magnificent job taking a true world issue and explaining it through a child’s eyes. Maniac is a character who inspires you to try harder, be kinder, and not to judge others.