I like this book. In 5th grade you read it (your teachers have to make the decision whether to let you know about african american discrimination for when you read this book in class). It is very sad at one point, i knew a few people who almost cried at that part.
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Maniac Magee
(1990, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Jerry Spinelli)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Exciting, moving story has something for everyone.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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About Maniac Magee
Parents need to know that this exciting and moving story, brilliantly told, has something for everyone.
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Off 4- Iffy 5-7 On 8+
I'm reading it in reading class, & I just finished Part II. I'll review again when I finish it. P.S. It's awesome!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
Don't cross the road
Love this book.!!I think Jeffrey is a good role model to younger kids
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
nisha20 aka nisha
this book is really elping us see how people live . so because of that you will love it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This Book is a piece of crap.
D--n is used once. Main character acts very retarded ("AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-MEN!"). Commercialism is huge. As an example, a character's name is Mars Bar, and a doctor says, "Oh, he can't be allergic to pizza! Kids love pizza! Kids should eat pizza! Eat pizza!" In my opinion, Jerry Spinelli is and always will be a total hack. I suggest this book to ages 7. But this book is not that good and is filled with product placement. And there is only one slightly likable character. Please do not read this book.
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