Life in the Beale family household changed in many positive ways after Maniac Magee moved in. The youngest Beale son and daughter, Hester and Lester, had run around the house like wild animals before Maniac moved in. They drew on the walls and furniture in crayon. They even colored on Amanda's beloved books before she started toting them around in a suitcase. Amanda expressed her frustration over her "little brother and... little sister that [crayoned] all over [her] books."
Mrs. Beale got a break from cleaning the house for a change after Maniac's arrival. Not only were Hester and Lester better behaved, but Maniac also did chores around the house without being asked. The young siblings had usually been resistant to bath time, but when Maniac arrived he got them to bathe by joining them in the tub. Maniac kept his new bedroom clean. Amanda moved into Hester and Lester's room, which gave her a reason to bond with her younger siblings. Hester and Lester's behavior became more calm and compliant because of Maniac.
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