Purely Fiction Books
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee
Full Review & Content Notes
Story/Writing Quality
★★★★★
Adult Themes
PG – Racism, homelessness, and grief (handled thoughtfully)
MPAA-style ratings (G / PG / PG-13) applied
Language Rating
G Clean throughout
Violence Rating
PG Occasional fighting and danger; non-graphic
Sex / Nudity Rating
G None
Substances Rating
G None
LGBTQ+ Content
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None
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A Newbery Medal winning modern classic about a racially divided small town and a boy who runs.
Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.
“A true delight from start to finish! Jerry Spinelli’s Maniac Magee is rich with humor, heart, and real-life issues, woven together with meaningful historic and cultural detail. The characters are unforgettable, and the story moves at a fast, engaging pace that’s easy for younger readers to follow—yet compelling enough to pull adults right in. Warm, funny, and eye-opening, this is a book that stays with you long after the final page.” ~ Purely Fiction Reader Review
