The author of Maniac Magee used characterization in the book in a couple different ways. One way the author of Maniac Magee used characterization in the novel is by creating specific characters. The author created certain characters to play different roles in Maniac’s (The main character) life. Another way the author used characterization in the novel is by creating relationships between the characters. The author allowed Maniac to make several different relationships throughout the book. The author used characterization to in the novel by describing the characters. The author described the characters in such a detailed and descriptive way, that it was easy for the reader to picture the characters in their mind. The author of Maniac Magee used characterization in the novel by creating specific characters, creating relationships between the characters, and by describing the characters in a very descriptive way.