Maniac Magee Chapter Summary & Analysis | Chapter 46

Chapter 46 Summary

One morning, Magee wakes up thinking a buffalo has him by the ear. It turns out to be Amanda Beale, who is angry after Mars Bar, who is hiding in some bushes, told her about Magee turning down his offer to live at his house. She orders Magee to come with her back to the Beale home. Magee attempts to refuse, which only makes her angrier, and see tells him that her house is his home and he is to no longer sleep with the animals. Magee follows her, as he finally realizes that he has a real home.

Chapter 46 Analysis

Ever since Magee left the Beale house, Amanda has wished Magee would return. She has now become fed up and is using a little bit of tough love in order to convince him to return. She will not take no for an answer. At first Magee tries to turn her down...
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