Maniac Magee

Maniac Magee is a Newbery Medal-winning novel about Jeffrey Lionel Magee, an orphaned boy who becomes a legend in the fictional town of Two Mills, Pennsylvania. The story explores themes of racism, homelessness, and belonging as Maniac bridges the divided East and West ends of town through his extraordinary athletic feats and kind heart. A heartfelt tale about finding family and breaking down racial barriers.