Maniac Magee

Jerry Spinelli used descriptive details, dialogue, actions, and thoughts to develop the main character in the book, Maniac Magee. I think that the character trait that Jerry Spinelli was describing for Jeffrey (Maniac) Magee is helpful. I think this and have text support for Maniac being helpful. One is that he untied little kids knots, as it says in the text “Little kids, especially preschoolers, came from all over, bringing him their knots. They had heard about him from Hester and Lester. They…

Today we focused on organizing his notebook and reading the book "Maniac Magee." Nathan enjoys talking about the book with me and has increasingly shown interest in reading more of the story to learn about the characters. He does struggle at times with reading specific vocabulary words and with reading at a certain pace. I recommend that Nathan get into the habit of reading more frequently aloud so that he can build up his confidence. When we first started reading his book, he did not want to…

In the book, Maniac Magee, the author, Spinelli, composes and lets shine through that Amanda Beale is a very mature character throughout the book. For instance, in a couple chapters in the book, Amanda was walking to school, and came across an unknown character (Maniac). She started talking and walking with him. He asked to borrow one of her books that she carried in her suitcase. Amanda really wanted to get on her way because otherwise she would be late. Amanda heard the first bell, and…

If you enjoy a good mystery and learning a lesson at the same time, then you should read Maniac Magee Jerry Spinelli. The story begins with a little boy named Jeffrey, whose parents were killed by a drunk driver when he was only three years old. Young Jeffrey was sent to live with his Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan. He remained with them for eight years and then ran away. At age 11, Jeffrey found himself alone and homeless in a new town. The story follows Jeffrey’s life and adventures; some good, some…

place he’d rather be. On page 187, he thought, “It was more than a coincidence. It had to be destiny.” In the end, Stanley learned that he should never lose faith in destiny. The next book, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, features a main character named Jeffrey Magee, who is called in most parts of the book “Maniac” because of his incredible athletic abilities. He could intercept a long football pass with one hand and outrun…

Maniac Magee is a helpful and smart person that loves to read books. I think a good character trait for Maniac Magee would be responsible. I think this because he is very manageable and he has great control over things. He is also responsible for anything that is fragile, something that is a lot of money, or when it has sentimental value. To prove he is responsible is “So what if I loan you one, huh? How am I going to get it back?” “I will bring it back. Honest! If it’s the last thing I do.…

In the book, Maniac Magee, Jerry Spinelli uses descriptive details, dialogue, actions, and thoughts, to develop a character, Amanda Beale. Spinelli made sure to put every ounce of detail there was to create this character Amanda Beale, and to imagine her as a kind and caring person. For example, when Amanda brought Maniac home, her parents decided that he was going to live with them. Amanda gave up her room for Maniac, “Amanda was happy to give up her room….” Amanda wanted Maniac to have a comfy…

In the book, Maniac Magee, Jerry Spinelli uses descriptive details, dialogue, actions, and thoughts to develop one of the main characters, Amanda Beale. Amanda came into the story when she met Maniac as he was on his trip of running away and gave him a book. Shortly after, Maniac started to live with her, and is now a part of her family. Amanda is a very helpful person so the character trait that I picked for her was helpful. The scene in the kitchen stopped them cold: one little girl, eyes wide…

In the story “ Maniac Magee” the author Jerry Spinelli developed the character, Amanda Beale. She was developed as a helpful and collaborative girl. For example, in the story, Amanda showed collaboration with her family and her friends. She was really helpful to her parents and to her friends. If it wasn’t for her, Maniac Magee wouldn’t have had a home. In the story, it showed that Amanda Beale was collaborative by helping others when they needed help. One example was that when Amanda Beale…

Maniac Magee Book vs. Movie Similarities and Differences Have you ever read a book and then watch the same movie about the book? If you have, you will notice some similarities and differences between the book and movie. An excellent example that can be used to compare and contrast between book and movie is Jerry Spinelli’s fascinating novel, Maniac Magee and its movie. Like many other movies, the movie based on Maniac Magee features several changes but also has some similarities so that it…