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Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason ReynoldsScholastic Australia2017-01-08ISBN 9781743818190272 pages
Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video games with his best friend, Ganke, crushing on brainy, beautiful poet Alicia. He's even got a scholarship spot at the prestigious Brooklyn Visions Academy. Oh yeah, and he's Spider-Man. But lately, Miles's spidey-sense has been on the fritz. When a misunderstanding leads to his suspension from school, Miles begins to question his abilities. After all, his dad and uncle were Brooklyn jack-boys with criminal records. Maybe kids like Miles aren't meant to be Super Heroes? Maybe Miles should take his dad's advice and focus on saving himself? As Miles tries to get his school life back on track, he can't shake the vivid nightmares that continue to haunt him. Nor can he avoid the relentless buzz of his spidey-sense every day in history class, amidst his teacher's lectures on the historical benefits of slavery and the importance of the modern-day prison system. But after his scholarship is threatened, Miles uncovers a chilling plot, one that puts his friends, his neighborhood, and himself at risk. It's time for Miles to suit up!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes instances of violence, such as a fight where a man's nose is broken and another man has his wrist broken. There is also mention of a villain being killed, though no blood is shown, indicating general comic book violence. The narrative includes elements that could be considered creepy or horror-like, such as a termite infestation that serves as a metaphor for racism, and mentions of body horror.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have violence?

    The narrative includes instances of violence, such as a fight where a man's nose is broken and another man has his wrist broken. There is also mention of a villain being killed, though no blood is shown, indicating general comic book violence.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have scary content?

    The narrative includes elements that could be considered creepy or horror-like, such as a termite infestation that serves as a metaphor for racism, and mentions of body horror.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are detected in the search results.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have racial/cultural content?

    The story addresses themes of racism, with Miles Morales navigating life as a biracial teenager and confronting issues related to racial identity and discrimination. The narrative uses metaphors to discuss racism and its effects.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have profanity?

    The search results indicate that the book contains swearing, which is noted as a concern for parents.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have sexual identity?

    The character Miles has a love interest named Alicia, which indicates a romantic element, but no explicit sexual content is detailed in the search results.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does Marvel Miles Morales a Spider-Man Novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results. The focus is primarily on Miles Morales' identity as a biracial character and his relationships.