Maniac Magee | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Jeffery Lionel Maniac Magee - This character at a very young age loses parents and later shows great physical ability.

Mars Bar Thompson - This character is a bully that wants everyone to know how tough he is.

Grayson - This character lives in the local YMCA and works as a grounds keeper for the town.

Amanda Beale - This character carries books in a suitcase.

Aunt Dot & Uncle Dan - These are characters who choose to simply never talk to one another.

James Hands Down - This character is a...
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