MARCH 2018 - AudioFile
Miles Morales may be Spider-Man, but his real challenge is dealing with a teacher who seems determined to expel him from prep school. Guy Lockard narrates this coming-of-age story of a young man who is learning to understand his familial, racial, and cultural roots while struggling with becoming a man, grappling with discrimination, and figuring out his superpowers. Lockard's deep voice drives the action and dialogue with lively energy. As Miles deals with life as a teenager and as a superhero, he also tries to redeem himself after a misunderstanding and reconcile how his uncle's life of crime has impacted his own life. Listeners will be delighted with this superhero story. L.E. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
"A must-read for any fan of Spider-Man."—Brian Michael Bendis, co-creator of Miles Morales
"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 José Older, New York Times best-selling author of Shadowshaper
"Equal parts hero and heart, this is the Spidey we want and need,"—Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Black Widow: Forever Red
School Library Journal
08/01/2017
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 amount of responsibility; it's no wonder his spidey-sense is on the fritz and his sleep 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
MARCH 2018 - AudioFile
Miles Morales may be Spider-Man, but his real challenge is dealing with a teacher who seems determined to expel him from prep school. Guy Lockard narrates this coming-of-age story of a young man who is learning to understand his familial, racial, and cultural roots while struggling with becoming a man, grappling with discrimination, and figuring out his superpowers. Lockard's deep voice drives the action and dialogue with lively energy. As Miles deals with life as a teenager and as a superhero, he also tries to redeem himself after a misunderstanding and reconcile how his uncle's life of crime has impacted his own life. Listeners will be delighted with this superhero story. L.E. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
