50 Results in the "Children’s Fiction" category
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New from jerry spinelli
In the introduction of *Maniac Magee*, we meet David, a nine-year-old who is grappling with the recent loss of his mother in a tragic accident. His grief manifests in anger, particularly directed at his grandmother, who is left to care for him during this tumultuous time. Concurrently, we are introduced to Primrose, a thirteen-year-old girl living with her whimsical but naive mother, a fortune-teller. Primrose has only a framed picture of her father, who remains an elusive mystery in her life. The bond…-
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Chapter 44
In the early July mornings, Maniac Magee found himself on quiet streets, experiencing a peculiar sense of being followed. Initially dismissing it as echoes of his own footfalls, he soon confirmed that he wasn’t alone. This realization took shape when he unexpectedly encountered Mars Bar Thompson during one of his runs. Their interactions were marked by silence and avoidance; they would bounce off each other and go their separate ways without any acknowledgment. Yet, these encounters gradually evolved…-
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Chapter 45
Maniac Magee finds himself waking to the voice of Mars Bar, who has come to find him in the buffalo lean-to where Maniac is sleeping. It’s the second night since the event at the trestle, and Mars Bar reveals he’s been looking for Maniac after Amanda Beale told him he often hangs out there. Their conversation begins light, transitioning to a deeper discussion as Mars Bar, curious about Maniac’s choice not to save a child in danger during a previous incident, presses him about it. With a mix of…-
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Chapter 41
In this chapter of "Maniac Magee," the atmosphere is charged at the McNab household when Maniac brings Mars Bar Thompson, a notorious black kid, into their midst. The McNab boys, along with the neighborhood kids, are astonished by this unexpected arrival. Mars Bar's confident entrance, complete with a candy bar hanging from his mouth and an intimidating scowl, disrupts the party and symbolizes the racial tensions present in their community. Maniac's intention behind bringing Mars Bar is rooted in his…-
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Chapter 43
In the chapter, the protagonist finds solace in the park, sleeping in various spots such as the buffalo shed, benches, or the pavilion, as the warm nights of June approach. He sustains himself by scavenging for food—apples, carrots, and day-old hamburger buns found in the deer and buffalo pens, as well as free samples from the newly opened Acme bakery. His hunger seems to amplify the reach of Mrs. Pickwell's dinner whistle, drawing him to her meals from various locations in town. Amidst his transient…-
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Chapter 39
In the early morning, as March reluctantly released its grip on winter, Maniac Magee quietly left his home, feeling a burst of joy after an emotional reunion. He moved silently up Sycamore, savoring the dry streets and remnants of the season. Soon, he was spotted by Russell and Piper, who expressed their wild fears about his supposed fate, jokingly embellishing the idea that he’d been gruesomely harmed. Their exaggerated worries brought laughter to Maniac despite their absurdity, revealing their genuine…-
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Chapter 40
In this chapter, Maniac Magee returns to the West End and is welcomed warmly by the Pickwell family, who treat him like a member of their family. As he enjoys dinner with them, he contrasts their kindness with his experiences with the Beales, feeling a similar sense of unity and acceptance. After this joyful visit, he goes back to stay with the McNabs, but the dynamics have shifted; Russell and Piper, no longer requiring stunts for school attendance, begin to dream of adventures, including building a raft…-
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Chapter 38
In this chapter of "Maniac Magee," the story continues with Maniac facing a new and challenging atmosphere in the East End. At the outset, he is followed by a group of kids who stop at the curb while he boldly walks on alone, seemingly unafraid of the predominant East Enders around him. Despite societal pressures, his fear is not of them but rather the potential trouble he could cause simply by being present among them on "the day of the worms," a warm, wet April day where worms marooned on sidewalks…-
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Chapter 35
In this chapter of "Maniac Magee," a series of humorous yet chaotic events unfolds when Maniac is welcomed into the home of the McNab brothers. The initial misunderstanding is addressed when Giant John is reassured that Maniac is not kidnapping his brothers, leading to a light-hearted exchange among the boys. They reminisce about a Little League game where John, the older brother, displayed a new pitch, the "stopball," prompting laughter and admiration from his younger siblings. Once invited to their…-
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Chapter 36
In this chapter of "Maniac Magee," the story centers on the growing bond between Maniac and the McNab brothers, Russell and Piper, as they devise deals to motivate the boys to attend school. Initially, Maniac offers them a pizza as an incentive to stay in school for a week, which they accept. However, as time progresses, the drudgery of school becomes unbearable for them, leading to a realization that the real prize is not the pizza but the newfound attention and status that comes from being associated…-
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