155 Spinelli writes, “How could he act as a father to these boys when he himself ached to be somebody’s son?” What do you think Spinelli means by this statement and what is it’s impact on the progression of the story? Why do we think that Maniac is so invested in this (McNab’s) family’s dynamic? How does Spinelli connect these ideas to his perspective on racism and inclusion? The idea of home and what makes a home is a recurring theme in the book. This is right before he claims the equipment room as his address by painting 101 on the door. Maniac is labeled as “homeless” for the first time on pg.Why would Spinelli have Grayson repeat himself? Do Grayson’s words apply to other parts of this text? 89 Grayson repeats the phrase “ain’t that something” after Maniac tells him that black families are pretty similar to white families. Why would Spinelli begin his story this way? Chapter 1 is titled “Before the Story,” yet acts almost as an epilogue.Preview the book by reading the highlight on the back cover. Where do they originate? How do they spread? How far from the truth do legends grow? Discuss some examples of well-known folklore characters. Guide students on discussions about legends/folktales.Literature Circle Discussion designed by: Jacqueline Bilotti, Jacqlyn Gallagher, Annaliese Melvin, Sheri Rogers, and India Simons “He wasn’t always known as Maniac Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name.
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