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      Chapter 36

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 36 of *Maniac Magee*, Maniac strikes a deal with Russell and Piper McNab: if they attend school for the week, he’ll show them a shortcut to Mexico. When Saturday arrives, Maniac delays the trip by claiming Mexico is engulfed in lava, offering pizza instead. The boys agree, and the pattern continues for another week. However, school remains a struggle for them, and they begin to realize their newfound popularity—stemming from their association with Maniac—is the real reward. Other kids…
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      by LovelyMay The Unfamiliar Way captures a pivotal stage in David’s integration into village life, where he steps into the unfamiliar routine of formal education. From the start, his entrance disrupts the classroom rhythm, not due to mischief but from an upbringing shaped more by introspection and freedom than structure. While his grasp of languages astonishes the teacher, his gaps in basic facts about his own country reveal how specialized and unbalanced his learning had been. He speaks when moved by ideas and…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 27: Ruined and Going Downhill unfolds a bittersweet transition in Black Beauty’s life, capturing the aftermath of injury and the fading of former glory. After the wounds on his knees began to heal, Beauty was sent to rest in a meadow—lush and quiet, but lonely. Days passed in solitude, the emptiness of the field reminding him of the constant companionship he once knew. Relief arrived when Ginger, also recovering from an accident, was brought to the same pasture. Her gait was slower, and her…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Maniac Magee's reputation grows rapidly in the East End as he becomes a local legend among children. Known for his extraordinary athletic abilities—whether it's poleaxing stickballs, catching footballs, or outrunning opponents—he captivates both younger and older kids. Preschoolers seek him out to untie their knots, while older kids challenge him in sports, only to be left in awe of his skills. His quiet demeanor contrasts with his on-field prowess, and his friend Hands Down amplifies his achievements…
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