Maniac Magee | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects 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.

Objects

Bridgeport - This is the place where Magee lived with his parents before they died.

P&W Trolley Bridge - This is where Russell McNab is stuck and is saved by Mars Bar.

Hollidaysburg - This is the where Magee lives when he stays with his Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan.

West & East End - In the town of Two Mills, there are these sections.

The Finsterwalds' Property - This mysterious place strikes fear in many of the children of Two Mills.

The Pickwells' Home - This is where Maniac eats...
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