1. Children's Books - Newbury Award Winners
The book deals with major themes including, race, class, and gender. ... The book addresses gender and Charlotte challenges gender norms. In the beginning of the book, she has very clear ideas about what she beliefs are proper gender boundaries and expectations. ... Although Maniac Magee does have qualities that meet the criteria for being a distinguished book, Spinelli could have avoided over-simplifying the theme of race as well as reproducing racial stereotyped roles in the book. ... The book also has Maniac fall into the role of "White Savior," as it is him that brings tolerance ...
- Word Count: 1229
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate