Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Maniac Magee (1990), Jerry Spinelli

What a delightful read!  Maniac Magee is a story about a boy who is orphaned and runs away from his guardians.  He bridges the black/white town line and makes friends in both neighborhoods and with both races along the way.  His innocence is endearing to some, confusing and frustrating to others.  It helps him to find caring temporary guardians, and also gets him into some trouble.  A must read. 

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