Guess That Character
This orphan boy becomes a legend in Two Mills.
Jeffrey/ Maniac Magee
The town where Jeffrey makes his mark
Two Mills
Jeffrey is known for doing this faster than anyone
Running
Jeffrey is always searching for this
A home
Jeffrey hit this unusual “home run” off John McNab
Frog-ball home run
She carries a suitcase full of books and lends one to Jeffrey
Amanda Beale
Jeffrey runs across this forbidden yard without fear
Finsterwald’s yard
He unties this impossible challenge
Cobble’s Knot
The Beale family shows Jeffrey that family is about this
Love and care
Jeffrey runs this many miles to reach Two Mills
200 miles
This retired baseball player, who was taught by Jeffrey how to read
Grayson
Jeffrey becomes famous for solving a challenge at this store
Cobble’s Corner
Jeffrey rescues Russell from this dangerous spot
The trolley trestle
The story shows the deep divide between these two groups in town.
Black and white communities
Jeffrey wins over Mars Bar by doing this in a race
Running backward
These mischievous brothers idolize Jeffrey but cause trouble
Russell and Piper
Jeffrey hides and sleeps here after leaving the Beales
The band shell
Grayson gives Jeffrey this gift before he dies.
A baseball glove
This is what keeps Jeffrey from staying in one place too long
Prejudice/racism
Jeffrey is one of the few who can cross this line without fear.
Hector Street
He is the toughest kid in town, and Jeffrey wins him over in the end
Mars Bar
Jeffrey stays in this unusual place with Grayson
Buffalo pen at the zoo
Jeffrey refuses to do this even though people keep offering it
Settle in one permanent home
Jeffrey proves that kindness and courage can overcome this.
Hate and division
Jeffrey’s most legendary feat, even more than running
Cobble’s Knot