Maniac Magee

By: Jerry Spinelli

Narrated by: S. Epatha Merkerson

He wasn’t born with the name Maniac Magee. He came into this world named Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. And Maniac Magee became a legend. Even today kids talk about how fast he could run; about how he hit an inside-the-park “frog” homer; how no knot, no matter how snarled, would stay that way once he began to untie it. But the thing Maniac Magee is best known for is what he did for the kids from the East Side and those from the West Side.©1960,1961 Sheila Burnford; (P)1997 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Pulbishing Group, Inc.

very good book, and just as good audiobook

the book is one of my favorites, and this audiobook is just as good... whether I'm listening to the audiobook, or reading the book, I feel like I'm being sucked into the story, as if I'm living it...

maniac magee

it si so far good. i like that kid because he can run fast. he also can hit fast balls.

Heartfelt and real, hilarious story for all ages.

Great narration, pitch perfect! I will continue to share this story with all the kids in my life! Classic.

I loved this book thx

I loved this story it was the best too me it kind of gave me confidence

You will laugh and cry!!

Would you listen to Maniac Magee again? Why?

I would definately listen to Maniac Magee again!! This story has many lessons to teach. All ages will fall in love with Maniac and Amanda Beal. I will listen to this story again and again.

What did you like best about this story?

What I enjoyed best about the story is how the author uses the characters to bring love and compassion to life.

Which character – as performed by S. Epatha Merkerson – was your favorite?

Amanda Beal

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How one little boy changed his neighborhood for the better.