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At the end of chapter 42. hes not happy because the McNabbs were being racist by playing a very racist game against Mars and he didn't like it. The text states " You suckered me, you soften me up with the pick-wells then bring me here. -That's not funny john, He could've been hurt."

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The pwells were a great family who cared for all. They took in kids who were hungry and didn't have a home. they were just great people.

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His house was messy, dirty, and just in bad shape. It was filled with trash and their dog had done its business all over the floors, overall it was a mess.

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Mars bar thinks hes the best, and hes so confident. Hes also suborn because he was going to race with maniac no matter what. Hes so confident he brags all of the time. The text states " Maybe nobody told you in badder than ever- I'm fats, I mean Im faster.

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Maniac makes many deals with Russell and Piper to convince them to go to school. One deal was a free large pizza for going to school for a week,

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In chapter 34 maniac kind of became friends with McNabb after McNabb found him with his two younger brothers. Then he went to McNabbs house. It was really distrusting and in bad shape. Maniac found out how McNabb lives.

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In January at first it was doing good, until grayon died. Maniac lost everyone he ever needed and loved in his life. It makes maniac feel sad and depressed because he doesn't want to keep trusting people and moving place to place.

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The reason why maniac starts running again is because he doesn't want to see Grayson get buried because its too hard for him to see.

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Something I got for Christmas that meant a lot to me was my soccer bag. I got it from my aunt and I've had it for 5 years. I use it for basketball ad soccer and it helps me take my stuff easy. Also it stays in great shape.

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The moment maniac gives himself an address is important because it shows that maniac believes that he belongs somewhere now. The address represents that he now has a home and a place that makes him happy even though its a closet.

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Grayson is a man who found maniac the zoo and took him and took care of him. Grayson cleaned maniac up and gave him food. Grayson played in the minor leagues. Hes learning how to read from maniac and maniac is teaching him how to read at the same time. He really cares about magee. I know this because in chapter 23 he went out of the way to take care of maniac.

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Hey Jeffery, I know you've been through a lot and so far you've been strong. You should be greatful that grayson found you and has been so nice. I know that its not all better because you don't have a address and you probably miss the Beales. And thats ok, You just have to remain strong and think about the positive things like how you have food and new cloths. Just stay strong and everything will be fine.
-Brianna

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Maniac wasn't liked by most of the people because he was different. Hes white, hes allergic to pizza. Also he does the dishes without being told and he doesn't watch Saturday toons.

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Maniacs and Amanda's friendship is positive.They are both super nice and caring to each other. For example Amanda and her family allowed maniac to stay with them and Amanda let maniac borrow her book.  So their friendship is positive. The text states " You're staying here. said the beales Maniac finally had a address."

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Dear Amanda, I'm so sorry that mars bar and his friends have destroyed your books, you house and i'm sure that it wont stop. So if its not going to stop then i have to leave. Me leaving is better for you and your family because I never want to hurt any of you, You became like my own family. I dint want you guys to worry Ill find a place to stay and I will be fine. Hopefully things will be better now that I'm gone.
- Jeffery

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The reason why Jefferey is called "maniac" is because he hit a frog in baseball game and scored a home run. After that everyone started calling him that because they thought he was crazy, and weird. But he wanted to be called Jefferey because it was the last part of his parents that he had.

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Amanda is a sweat caring, young black girl. She loves to read, and shes so nice her and her parents aloud maniac to live with them when he didn't have a home.

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In the setting of Maniac Magee, the small town is divided into two parts. the east side is for the blacks and the west is for the whites and the whites and blacks dont get along at all. A part of the article states "- right down the invisible chalk line that divides the east and the west."

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Maniac is smart white boy that has a bad/ tough past. He loves to read and hes very respectful. Hes also a curious boy who thinks everyone/ race shouldn't fight.