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Sunday, August 16, 2009

MANIAC MAGEE - FOR 5TH GRADERS

In the book, Maniac Magee, the author says, "This, of course, was the infamous address of Finsterwald. Kids stayed away from Finsterwald's the way old people stay away from Saturday afternoon matinees at a two-dollar movie."

Write about what you think the author meant by this. Why do people avoid Finsterwald's property? Why do old folks avoid the matinee?

Write your thoughts in complete sentences. Give details. I can't wait to read and share your blogs!!

63 comments:

John Smith said...
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Jennifer Walts said...

I love the book, Maniac Magee! He is such an interesting character and the author has great voice. The author's voice really brings the story to life, don't you think? Write and let me know your thoughts.

Jennifer said...

Well I think the old folks don't like to go to the Saturday matinee because it's probably crowded since it is cheaper. But, with our recession, maybe more will go to the matinee.

Megan Aspinwall said...

I love to read books.This is one of the BEST BOOKS in the WORLD.I can make a connection with the book.Maniac Maggie runs very fast my brother also runs fast.Every kid should get a chance to read Maniac Maggie because if I like it other kids will to because it's a GREAT book.
Megan Aspinwall

joy trice said...

I am very happy that we are doing class president because I'm really looking forward to it.I think that i will us alot of stuff better from useing things that kids want and maybe making the school year better so I now belive that I can achive. I think that I will be elteced if I try harder. It is getting very instresting and learning more... and... more. I have one more thing to if you want to help me get elceted.Then will tell you my sighn here it goes Boys and girls vote for me if you do you will succed.I will tell you that if I get picked I will tell you the truth and I will be fair to everybody. THAT IT BYE.!!!!!

DAVIYON said...

I THINK PEOPLE AVIOD HIM BECAUSE HE IS MEAN.

MICAH PRESTON said...

FINSTSTERWALDS MIGHT BE CRAZY

Dr. Walts said...

Micah, why do you think Finsterwald might be crazy? Did the author give some hints about that? You've made me curious!

m h said...

i have not read the book yet so i don't know

darian armon banks said...

i think amanda bellea might be in love with maniac magee

CIERRA said...

Finsterwald is maybe just not a people person

Jakayla Porter said...

I'm reading this book in Mr. Camp's Class. It's a very great book .
When you start reading this book it should like give you a picture in you mind of what Maniac Magee looks like.

I have a picture of what he looks like do you ?

ROBIN DIETZ said...

I loved the book my foveret caricter is amanda

Albert said...

They know he is the most meanest person Dr.Walts

desiree dingle said...

its a great book

Daisha Massey said...

Maniac Magee is a funny,crazy,weird, person

KAITLYN said...

This a really good book wherever you stop it always leaves you wanting more.
thanks Mr.Camp
From:Kaitlyn

madelyn said...

I think no one likes him at all

Jasmin said...

Maniac Magee is a good book.My favorite character is Amanda Beale.We have alot in common. I like books so does she. That's why I like her.

Jurnee Harris said...

All I have to say is I love that book so far.

khalieh said...

If you stand up to the finsterwlds you won't be so scared of them like
Maniac Magee.

jabbari said...

i think yhat maniac megi is the most fantastic book i have ever read in my intier life

jonathan asmar said...

i love this book manic magie is one of the best books i ever read

mars bar is mean he is tring to get manic out of town

jonathan asmar said...

i think finsterwald do not like people. when manic magie read on his porch every body was stupified

Devon Linen said...

Is he a fast runner like a superhero

RAUL said...

finsterwalds just dont kids in yard

javaughn pace said...

In the book Maniac Magee is a good person

Devin Jean said...

I like the book so far.

christopher said...

i think that this book is really good and that maniac magee is really cool

Angelique said...

So far I like the book. It's interesting and fun. I think everyone should have a chance to read it.

Jakayla Porter said...

In this book my favorite charectors are. Hester, lester amanda Beale, Mars bars, Maniac Magee, and John Mcnab.

Wow this book is very interesting to me!


What about you?

Bridget Tipton said...

I love Maniac Magee Im so glad Mr.Camp let us read it.

Ja'kayla Porter said...

I think that this book is alsome.
Maniac Magee is so alsome. Sometimes I wish that i was him.

Wow keep going on and living your life Maniac Magee!

Juan Salgado said...

Its a cool book

deborah said...

i think its cool.

Kevonte said...

this is one good book you have not lived into you read it

Joy said...

Manic Megee is very instreting because it gives alot of details about it and Ithink that it's a very good book because it uses alot of rhymes but the charitars are very brillant!!!!!!!!

christopher pereyra said...

i think that maniac magee is awsome

Sora and alexis matos said...

I like the book Maniac Magee it's just fun to read about it.It's the best book I ever read.Do you like it Dr.Walts?

Tyre'ke Michael said...

To me Maniac Magee is a great/funny book and is entertaing for us fifth graders to read. Thank You mr.camp for letting us read this wonderful and exciting book.

Jordan hayes said...

I think Finsterwald is evil

danielle said...

i like it!

Amari said...

I hope that story is at the book store because I think its fuuny!!!

RONALD GASKIN said...

I LOVE THIS BOOK

Albert Hoffey said...

It is awsome

guadalupe guzman said...

I like it even though ihave not read it

JC said...

This is a very good book. People shouldn't judge people.When ever you get a chance you should read this book.I give it 5 stars

Alex O'Neal said...

It is very awsome

JUAN SALGADO said...

MANIAC MAGEE IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lupe guzman said...

I tought it was awsome

Khari said...

It was funny how Hester and Lester put their hands on Lyle Lyle Crocidile and swore to never take a bath.

Evan C. said...

I think Maniac Maggie is one of the best books I have ever raed!

Mr. Camp said...

I agree with Darian Banks; I think Amanda has a little crush on Maniac. I also think the Indianapolis Colts need to sign Maniac as a receiver to take Marvin Harrison's place.

Bryan said...

The ice melted and ternd into water

Anonymous said...

Maniac Magee is cool.

paul said...

Paul Reeves said... I felt sad when Maniac left the beales and whent back to the west end.

MICAH PRESTON said...

COME DARIN AND MR.CAMP MANIAC HAS A CRUSH ON HER.

Christian Plumey said...

Maniac goes and lives with Grayson another white person that doesn't know any Blacks and he is really old and he and Maniac bought bought some Butterscotch Krimpets and they both like each other a lot. They bought Maniac a new pair of clothes and now maniac is doing better than just bathing with Hester and Lester,Now he baths solitude.

erica said...

i think that maniac magee is a alright book sometime it can be funny or sad

D'Ambrosia said...

I think that Maiac Magee is a good book even though we did not finish the book I stiil think it is a good book to read,and it is kind of funny to me.I'm not suprised that a lot of people posted somthing about the book Maniac Magee because it's pretty funny.For some reason I think Amanda has a crush on Maniac Magee.

alex said...

i think that maniac magee is a realy cool book it is very interesting book.

gregory said...

maniac rocks

Christian Plumey said...

Maniac is all alone with grayson i think they will make great freinds even though i thin he will make good freinds with Amanda again because. And Amanda is an east ender that got mad at Maniac and made Maniac get mad and he ran away from the Beales because he got mad at Amanda.