"When he wasn’t reading, he was wandering. When most people wander, they walk. Maniac Magee ran."
Maniac Magee captures the essence of perseverance and determination.
In the novel, the protagonist, Maniac Magee, is known for his incredible running ability that takes him on extraordinary adventures.
This novel will help teach social-emotional lessons on challenging themes that our students face in their own lives. Through literature discussions and lessons, students can learn and teach us, building a community of understanding. A story like Manic Magee deals with racism and inequality, issues familiar to many of our students. The story is centered on an orphan boy looking for a home in the fictional town of Two Mills. Two Mills is harshly segregated between the East and West, blacks and whites.
By situating challenging social ideas within a story, we can access complex themes and build our social-emotional awareness. This book will offer a starting point for teachers to discuss difficult themes with their students.
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