Amanda Beale took Jeffrey Magee home. In the end she forced him to come back home.
Amanda
In the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, Amanda loaned Jeffrey a book titled "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. This book is a classic short story about a young couple who make sacrifices to buy each other Christmas gifts. Amanda lends the book to Jeffrey as a gesture of friendship and to share a meaningful story with him.
No, Lester is a boy in the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli. He is a friend of the main character, Jeffrey Lionel Magee.
Jeffrey John Magee
The main problem in Maniac Magee is that there's a boy without a home . & then Amanda found him a home .
He is the main character
Jeffrey magee
Jeffrey doesn't want to go back to school in "Maniac Magee" because he is tired of dealing with the racial tensions and divisions at his school. He feels isolated and unsupported there, and he prefers to spend his time running and exploring the town instead.
The Heck family in "Maniac Magee" are the adoptive family of Amanda Beale, who takes in the main character, Jeffrey Magee. They are known for being rough and tough, but ultimately caring and supportive towards Magee as he navigates challenges in his life.
Amanda Beale is the first person Jeffrey meets in Two Mills. She carries her books in a suitcase so they aren't ruined by her younger siblings, Hester and Lester. She defends Jeffrey from Mars Bar and eventually provides him with a home.
Amanda Beale is 11 years old in the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli.