In the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, it was Amanda Beale who was following Maniac in the early morning hours. Amanda was curious about Maniac and wanted to know more about him.
The old ragpicker tells Maniac to leave because he knows that Maniac is causing trouble in town and doesn't want any more problems to arise. He is trying to protect Maniac from potential dangers and keep him out of trouble. Additionally, the old ragpicker may feel responsible for looking out for Maniac's well-being.
Maniac was disappointed at Grayson's funeral because he felt a deep sense of loss and isolation. Despite having formed a strong bond with Grayson, the funeral lacked the warmth and connection he had come to cherish. Instead of a celebration of Grayson's life, it felt cold and impersonal, leaving Maniac to grapple with his grief alone. This experience highlighted his struggles with belonging and the fragility of the relationships he had formed.
Because he wants to.
Maniac ran away from Grayson's funeral because he couldn't handle the grief and sadness of losing his friend. It was too overwhelming for him to confront his emotions and he needed to escape the situation to process his feelings on his own.
The person following Maniac was Mars Bars
Maniac Magee leaves the Beale's house in Chapter 6 of the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli.
Yes he did because Maniac thought that that house was a psychotic mess and thought "who are the orphans now?"
The person following Maniac was Mars Bars
Because he wants to.
Maniac doesn't want to leave the McNabs because they are the first family that has shown him love and acceptance. He feels like he finally belongs with them, and leaving would mean losing that sense of belonging that he has never experienced before.
He had no control of Russell and Piper anymore. :( sad book.