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Miles Morales Spider-Man — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason ReynoldsTurtleback2018-10-02ISBN 9780606409667272 pages
Miles Morales Spider-Man

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

About this book

After a misunderstanding leads him to be suspended from school, Miles Morales feels conflicted about his identity as the new Spider-Man, but when his scholarship is threatened, he uncovers a plot that puts his friends and neighborhood at risk.

Frequently asked questions

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

    The book contains scenes of violence, including a character's uncle accidentally killing himself, a basketball fight resulting in injuries, and a character being stopped from stealing, resulting in a broken wrist. There is also a mention of a bad guy being killed, though no blood is shown. The narrative includes elements that may be considered creepy or horror-like, particularly with references to bugs and body horror in the context of a storyline involving a termite infestation.

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have violence?

    The book contains scenes of violence, including a character's uncle accidentally killing himself, a basketball fight resulting in injuries, and a character being stopped from stealing, resulting in a broken wrist. There is also a mention of a bad guy being killed, though no blood is shown.

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have scary content?

    The narrative includes elements that may be considered creepy or horror-like, particularly with references to bugs and body horror in the context of a storyline involving a termite infestation.

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have religious themes?

    No religious content, beliefs, or practices are mentioned in the search results.

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

    The book addresses themes of racism and the experience of being a biracial character in predominantly white spaces. It discusses issues related to the prison clause of the 13th Amendment and the discrimination faced by characters in the story.

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have profanity?

    The book includes swearing, described as mild cursing, as part of its dialogue and character interactions.

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have climate change?

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

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have sexual identity?

    The search results indicate that there are themes of teenage romance, specifically involving Miles and his love interest, Alicia. Mild cursing is also mentioned in relation to the content.

  • Does Miles Morales Spider-Man have gender roles?

    No specific themes regarding traditional or modern gender roles are mentioned in the search results.

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

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results. The focus is primarily on Miles Morales' identity and relationships without reference to LGBTQ+ topics.