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.
Jeffery Lionel "Maniac" Magee is the main character. Other charactes include John McNab, Piper McNab, Russell McNab, Earl Grayson, Amanda Beale, Hester Beale, Lester Beale, and Mrs. Beale. The book was published in 1990.
"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.
In the book "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, Russell McNab dies after being hit by an East End trolley while running to retrieve his boomerang for a competition. His death deeply affects the community, leading Maniac Magee to take action to make the neighborhood safer for kids.
In exactly 15 minutes, he woke up and started back in.
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.