Maniac's World
A large car, like a bus, that moves on metal tracks in the street and runs on electricity.
Disappeared all of a sudden into the shadows of the East End.
Vanished
Bonus for 200
Looking steadily, deeply, and intently at something because you are amazed or staring at a ghost.
Gazing
Serious, gloomy, silent, or depressing—just like life at Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan's house.
Grim
Bonus for 100
Mars Bar or Amanda
Amanda
A person that everyone tells amazing, almost unbelievable stories about.
Legend
Disappeared all of a sudden into the shadows of the East End.
Stroll
Staring at someone or something in a silly, surprised, or wide-mouthed way as they run past.
Gawk
Extremely fussy, picky, or hard to please about everything except reading material.
Finicky
Russell or Piper
Piper
A noisy disturbance, fuss, or messy situation—like when a kid runs onto a football field.
Commotion
Bonus for 300
To move or walk in a slow, heavy way, like the McNab boys thumping around in heavy boots.
Lumber
Looking messy, untidy, or wrinkled, like hair and clothes after a long, exhausting journey.
Ruffled
Bonus for 300
Completely calm, cool, and collected; not at all bothered or worried by nearby trouble.
Unfazed
John McNabb or Mr. Cobble
Mr. Cobble
Another word for a ghost. The book uses this word to describe the scary rumors about Maniac living in people's minds.
Phantom
Shouting or calling out in a very deep, loud, roaring voice.
Bellow
Bonus for 400
To tremble or shake just a tiny bit, like a cold ripple in the dark air.
Quiver
Done or existing completely alone, without any friends, like a lone figure running through the sunrise.
Solitary
Lionel or Maniac
Lionel
A reputation or a legendary story that is passed down to other people over a long period of time.
Legacy
Quick, clever, and highly skillful with your hands, like the way Maniac untied the first loop of the giant knot.
Deft
So deeply shocked, amazed, and surprised by something that you cannot even speak.
Stupefied
Empty, lonely, and sad, like a quiet street where you feel like a total outsider
Desolate
Jeffrey or Maniac
Jeffrey