Miles Morales: Stranger Tides: Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel, Book 2
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A Lot or a Little?
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Justin A. Reynolds' Miles Morales: Stranger Tides, illustrated by Pablo Leon, is the second graphic novel starring the new Spider-Man. This time Miles must fight a plague that freezes New Yorkers, and a new supervillain called the Stranger. The snappy middle-grade vibe is well played throughout. Superheroes punch each other, with no lasting injuries. Miles' uncle is hospitalized after being frozen while driving.
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What's the Story?
As MILES MORALES: STRANGER TIDES opens, someone is freezing Miles' friends and loved ones.The new Spider-Man takes to the skyways in search of the chilly source, but he's hobbled by the influence of various supervillains. A surprise ally helps him out.
Is It Any Good?
Peter Parker may be the one true Spider-Man for some fans, but this new, young hero is brave, sarcastic, and likable. In Miles Morales: Stranger Tides, writerJustin A. Reynolds continues to put his own stamp on the character, and artist Pablo DeLeon never lets the visual energy flag. Great superheroics for tween readers, done with humor and flair.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes and supervillains in Miles Morales: Stranger Tides. What does it means to be a hero in the modern world?
How does Miles balance fighting crime and attending high school? How do families balance obligations?
What is vigilante?? Are there laws preventing kids from dressing up and fighting crime?
Book Details
- Author: Jason Reynolds
- Illustrator: Pablo Leon
- Genre: Graphic Novel
- Topics: Superheroes, Great Boy Role Models, High School
- Character Strengths: Courage, Integrity, Self-control
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Graphix
- Publication date: November 1, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 8 - 12
- Number of pages: 128
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: October 28, 2022
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