Miles Morales: Spider-Man (A Marvel YA Novel) Hardcover – August 1, 2017

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From School Library Journal --------------------------- Gr 9 Up—Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man in the novelization of the Marvel comic. As an Afro-Puerto Rican teen attending an elite boarding school in Brooklyn, Miles is not only fighting crime but also navigating a complicated adolescent world. He must work hard in his classes while trying to make a move on his beautiful activist classmate. His Korean American best friend wants Miles to use his superpowers to hustle on the streets. There's also a racist teacher minimizing slavery in his history class. At home, Miles is coming to terms with the discovery of his recently dead uncle's long-lost son who is writing him letters from juvenile hall. Miles is shouldered with an intense a of responsibility; it's no wonder his spidey-sense is on the fritz and his is plagued by mysterious dreams. But when his dreamworld and reality begin to blend, the teen realizes that all parts of his life are connected and the mystery begins to unravel. He must not only fight the dark forces threatening his world and loved ones, but also the darkness within himself. This is not your typical superhero tie-in book. Reynolds has crafted a rich, developed portrait of complex teen life while addressing issues of racism in the modern world with his characteristic warmth and humorous touches. Give this to teens looking to make the leap from comics to novels, or any other readers interested in superhero action set in an urban landscape. VERDICT Recommended for all collections.—Emily Valente, Brooklyn Friends School Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ "Jason Reynolds has written a thought-provoking, funny and essential Spider-Man. Never has the character felt more human or real."―Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star "Impressively original; Reynolds' masterful depiction of Miles' everyday life and the challenges he sees in his neighborhood gives the tale unexpected currency and depth."―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * "[Miles Morales] completely transcends its genre. The result is an engrossing novel for teens boasting familiar and timely themes that add flavor and complexity to the Spider-Man mythos... A page-turner with a heart and a soul."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A must-read for any fan of Spider-Man."―Brian Michael Bendis, co-creator of Miles Morales "With great talent comes great rtunity, and Jason Reynolds uses his to do Miles Morales proud. Equal parts hero and heart, this is the Spidey 2017 wants and needs."―Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Black Widow: Forever Red "A thrilling joyride through the streets of Brooklyn. Jason Reynolds's fresh voice and unflinching truth-telling bring a whole new vitality to the Spider-Man story. Absolutely brilliant."―Daniel Jos? Older, New York Times best-selling author of Shadowshaper "Reynolds has crafted a rich, developed portrait of complex teen life while addressing issues of racism in the modern world with his characteristic warmth and humorous touches. Give this to teens looking to make the leap from comics to novels, or any other readers interested in superhero action set in an urban landscape."―School Library Journal "An expertly spun tale of identity that takes Miles-just like Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man-from questioning who he is to finding a fair measure of purpose and resolve."―The Horn Book Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) See all Editorial Reviews ( /dp/product-description/148478748X/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books&isInIframe=0 )