His parents were killed in a train crash.
Maniac Mansion happened in 1987.
Ideal Maniac happened in 1979.
Maxwell's Maniac happened in 1992.
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac happened in 1995-08.
On the night of the musical, Maniac runs away. And, it's a recital, not a musical.
His parents were killed in a train crash.
The first event in "Maniac Magee" is when Jeffrey Magee's parents die in a tragic accident, leaving him without a family and setting him on a path of self-discovery and resilience.
Maniac: Hey, where am I? Grayson: The band shell. Maniac: The band shell? Grayson In the back of the the Equipment room. Maniac: And you? Grayson: What about me? Maniac: Who are you?
He Is 11
He acts like a bully and calls Maniac Magee names. He also offers Maniac a bite of his chocolate bar.
In Chapter 42 of "Maniac Magee," Maniac runs away from the Beale family because he feels overwhelmed by their kindness and his own personal struggles. He wanders the streets, feeling lost and alone, until he eventually finds his way back to his old home at the West End. The chapter explores Maniac's internal conflicts and feelings of not belonging, as well as his journey to find a sense of peace and acceptance.
He couldn't strike him out. He striked everyone out until Maniac came along & maniac wouldn't get out.