Neither. He is actually from a completely different town.
The Finsterwalds lived on the East End in "Maniac Magee." They resided on the same side of the town as Amanda Beale and Mars Bar Thompson.
In the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, Hector Street is the dividing line between the East and West End in the fictional town of Two Mills.
He technically lives in the east since he spends most of his time there.
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In the book "Maniac Magee," Hands Down lives in the West End of town. He is known for his skill in playing the game "hands" and for being a tough competitor. His character provides insight into the dynamics and tensions that exist between the East End and West End communities in the story.
the west end
The big show in "Maniac Magee" was the East End vs. West End football game. The game brought the two segregated parts of town together, showcasing how a common goal can unite people.
The resolution of the book "Maniac Magee" involves Maniac finding a permanent home with the Beale family. He also helps bridge the racial divide in the town of Two Mills by getting the East End and West End kids to come together to watch a baseball game.
Russell and Maniac get back to Two Mills by using a stolen barge to cross the river. They land on the East End and then make their way back to the West End by foot.
The West end
In the book "Maniac Magee," Hector Street is significant because it divides the racially segregated East End and West End neighborhoods. The street represents a societal boundary and is a symbol of the racial tensions that exist in the fictional town of Two Mills.
I think it is that he has gone to the east and west end of town and knows what blacks and whites are both like.