When is the book, "Maniac Magee", taking place?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maniac_Magee

If the author doesn't give a specific time setting (year or decade or whatever), then he probably means for it to be a "timeless" story, one that could happen anywhere, anytime.

What do you think?

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This book takes place in what we call modern times, with no specific dates given. It was published in 1990, so took place in the years just before 1990.

Here are some sites that will help you with this information.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maniac_Magee

You will need to look into the history of segregation in Pennsylvania to give you a further clue.