63 pages • 2 hours read
Jerry SpinelliA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Jerry Spinelli's Maniac Magee is lauded for its compelling storytelling and strong thematic exploration of race and homelessness. Reviewers praise its relatable characters and impactful narrative. However, some critique it for occasional predictability and a somewhat abrupt conclusion. Overall, it is widely appreciated for its emotional depth and powerful messages.
A reader who would enjoy Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli is typically between the ages of 9 and 12, appreciates stories with rich, character-driven narratives, and themes of racial harmony and homelessness. Fans of Holes by Louis Sachar and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson will find this novel compelling.
Recommended
Lexile Level
820L