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Reynolds, Jason. MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN Los Angeles Marvel 2018 IL 5-8 ISBN 9781484788509 |
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Miles Morales’ neighborhood isn’t exactly friendly. His parents are determined he escape the drug-infested, gang ridden place he was born in by sending him to a rich, white prep school. Miles already feels he doesn’t fit in either world, but then he is bitten by a spider and develops strange abilities he keeps hidden from everyone but his best friend Ganke. His spidey sense is constantly buzzing at school. Is it the smart and sexy Alicia or the teacher who always seems to have it in for him? Once Miles’ eyes are opened to the truth, will he keep his head down like he’s promised his parents? Or will he have the courage to do something about it? Whether you are a regular superhero follower or just someone who likes a good mystery, you will enjoy following Miles as he navigates racism, a love-interest and pressure from both parents and peers, all while trying to uncover an evil plot (and not get kicked out of school). ( Prepared by: Rebecca Roper, Carver Middle School, RBRoper@spart7.org for South Carolina Book Award) |
| SUBJECTS: Spider-Man -- (Fictitious character) Superheroes -- Fiction. Teenagers -- Fiction. Racially mixed youth -- Fiction. |
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