Maniac Magee Review

The story begins with a tragedy: Jeffrey's parents die in a trolley accident. After years of living with an aunt and uncle who refuse to speak to one another, Jeffrey does the only thing that makes sense. He runs.

"Maniac Magee" reminds us that sometimes the bravest thing you can do isn't running away, but standing still long enough to let someone call you family. Maniac Magee

While the book uses the tone of a legend, it deals with heavy, permanent themes: The story begins with a tragedy: Jeffrey's parents