I remember reading it in elementary school. Actually the teacher read it to us since a serious lack of funding made it impossible for us to have more than one copy. I don't really remember much, except snickering whenever i heard the name Mars Bar mentioned. What i do remember is enjoying it very much.
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In 6th grade we read a part of it (the part with Maniac meeting Mars Bar and living with the girl). Than I found out that we had the full book. I read it and I liked it but I prefered the movie's ending to the books.
shareYes, the end of the movie was better than the end of the book. The book just ended on a cliff hanger. Jerry Spinneli should write a sequal.
shareOMG Yes! I loved that book! Haven't read it in years...But I do remember reading it. Lots of good memories..
shareI read this book a long time ago, maybe ten years ago. Wow, I'm kinda old. Anyway, I really enjoyed it even though I didn't understand it fully, probably because I was really young. I should read it again.
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i dont think it was supposed to be halarius.. it was sad and dramatic
shareI didn't particularly like the book and the movie. The book was okay, but I wouldn't read it again.
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I bought the book way back when I was in the 8th grade (1992) at a book fair and loved it! Never even knew there was a movie until right now. Maybe I'll catch it one day, but seeing as I loved the book as a kid I bet the movie won't be what I remember loving.
shareI think it could be interpreted as hilarious. A boy disappears and nobody seems to look for him. The church scenes were funny and the Finsterwallies... lol
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I loved the book as a kid and growing up, I still love it. I'm 22 and I've read at least once a year since I was a teenager. It just helps puts things into perspective for me. Maniac Magee was/is like my literature hero.
'tis all.
**Michael.JACKSON**
One of my all time fav books whenever i would read it .I'd envision myself watching a movie version of the book.
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