Because McNab and Mars Bar are always against Maniac. They try to make him feel bad about his skin tone (white) and because people don´t want to accept that he is better at sports than them
In the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, John McNab's nickname is "Big John."
The twins in the book "Maniac Magee" are named Russell and Piper McNab.
George McNab brings home a metal in his head when Maniac is visiting. This triggers a fight between George and his brother, known as the "prize fight in the dining room" in the book Maniac Magee.
The kid sitting next to Duke at dinner in the book "Maniac Magee" is John McNab, a bully from the East End. John McNab regularly taunted and intimidated Maniac Magee during his stay at the Beales' house.
The quote "You're badder than ever, Maniac!" was said by Amanda Beale in the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli. Amanda Beale said this after Maniac Magee performed an impressive feat of running with the legendary McNab boys.
A knot that Maniac Magee has to untangle in order to become "known".
Maniac Pretends that Giant John pitched the stop ball to impress Russel and Piper.
The main character in "Maniac Magee" is Jeffrey Lionel Magee, known as Maniac, who is an orphaned boy with incredible athletic abilities. Other important characters include Amanda Beale, a smart and kind girl who befriends Maniac, and Mars Bar Thompson, a tough bully who becomes a rival of Maniac's.
"Hands Down" is a character in the book "Maniac Magee" who is known for streaking through town with his arms extended and his palms down. His real name is John McNab, and he is one of the rival kids in the story.
Maniac Magee napped for two hours in the book "Maniac Magee."
Maniac Magee was a fictional character in Jerry Spenelli's book, Maniac Magee. In the book he was a good runner but there is no evidence he played any sports.
Amanda Beale bought Maniac Magee new sneakers in the book "Maniac Magee." She was impressed by his running abilities and wanted to support him in his running endeavors.