Jeffrey is quite a mysterious 12 year old boy. Throughout Maniac Magee, we come to find that Jeffrey is a good runner - both literally and figuratively. He can outrun, outbat and outhit any kid in the town of Two Mills. He also runs away from all of his problems.

Physical Characteristics:
dirty blond hair
flap-soled shoes
dirty clothes

Personality Traits:
distant
Lost, looking for identity - "Why won't you stay with us, Maniac?" He was already down the road on his way out of town.