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.
Maniac Magee likes running through Two Mills early in the morning because the town is quiet and peaceful at that time. He enjoys the solitude and freedom to explore without encountering any people.
Amanda Beale is the first person Jeffrey meets in Two Mills. She carries her books in a suitcase so they aren't ruined by her younger siblings, Hester and Lester. She defends Jeffrey from Mars Bar and eventually provides him with a home.
The person following Maniac was Mars Bars
Supposedly in the early morning of the Sunday following his crucifixion.
Mars bars likely avoided Maniac in the early morning because they were nervous or fearful of strangers in dark or secluded places. It is generally safer for animals to be cautious of unfamiliar humans, especially when they are more vulnerable during certain times of the day.
Magee is becoming famous in the East End because of his athletic feats. One such feat is playing football where Hands Down throws touchdown after touchdown. Hands Down always talks trash to the other team. Magee is intrigued by this and one time, makes the mistake of talking trash to Mrs. Beale. Mrs. Beale slaps him in the face causing him to cry. Before she can apologize, Magee hugs her and says he loves her. Magee loves the nighttime when he can read books quietly. He wants to read the A volume of the encyclopedia but Amanda is always reading it, so he has to get up early so he can read before she leaves. (from Book Rags)
The climax of "Maniac Magee" occurs when Maniac faces his fear and crosses the racial divide in Two Mills to save a young boy, Mars Bar, from a dangerous situation during a huge storm. This act of bravery and selflessness brings the community together and solidifies Maniac's place as a hero in Two Mills.
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