The story focuses on Maniac Magee's journey through the fictional town of Two Mills, where he encounters a variety of characters, including:
* Mr. and Mrs. Beale: Maniac's foster parents.
* Amanda Beale: Maniac's foster sister.
* John McNab: The wealthy and racist owner of a factory in Two Mills.
* The Grayson family: A family of black residents who help Maniac.
* The Cobbs family: A family of white residents who try to help Maniac.
* The local police: Who are often called to deal with Maniac's antics.
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