Maniac Magee : a novel /

Spinelli, Jerry,

Maniac Magee : a novel / by Jerry Spinelli ; [new introduction by Katherine Applegate.] - First 25th anniversary paperback edition, Special 25th anniversary paperback edition. - 184 pages ; 20 cm

"First published in hardcover in April 1990"--Title page verso. "This special 25th anniversary edition includes a Q&A with Jerry Spinelli and an introduction from Katherine Applegate, author of The one and only Ivan"--Back cover. Frequently republished with this same ISBN but with slightly differing bibliographical details. The 2015 printing includes an introduction, author Q & A, and excerpt from Eggs.

After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries.

AR: 4.7 ; F&P: W

John Newbery Medal, 1991.

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Athletes--Juvenile fiction.
Orphans--Juvenile fiction.
Heroes--Juvenile fiction.
Running--Juvenile fiction.
Prejudices--Juvenile fiction.
Race relations--Juvenile fiction.
Runaway children--Juvenile fiction.
Friendship--Juvenile fiction.
Parents--Death--Juvenile fiction.
Legends--Juvenile fiction.


Sports fiction.
Fiction.

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