Chapter 27 brings Maniac Magee and Grayson closer together, because the chapter is a role reversal between the two characters. In chapter 26 Grayson and Maniac spent time together playing catch. Grayson also taught Maniac about the "stop ball." It's a special kind of pitch that messes with the batter's focus. read more
If you read this book, and I think you should, here are some questions to ponder: © 2014 Pete, Flickr | CC-BY | via Wylio Lots of characters in Maniac Magee have nicknames. read more
Synopsis: Maniac Magee is a folk story about a boy, a very excitable boy. One that can outrun dogs, hit a home run off the best pitcher in the neighborhood, tie a knot no one can undo."Kid's gotta be a maniac," is what the folks in Two Mills say. read more