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Miles Morales Shock Waves (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel)

by Justin A. Reynolds

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2021-06-01
Pages:130
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1338648039

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

An original middle grade graphic novel starring Brooklyn's Spider-Man, Miles Morales, from bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon! Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a fundraiser for the devastated island. But when a new student's father

Our Review

A Brooklyn teen balances superhero duties with middle school challenges in this vibrant graphic novel that brings Miles Morales to life for younger readers. When an earthquake devastates Puerto Rico, Miles organizes a school fundraiser while navigating new friendships and mysterious disappearances that test both his Spider-Man abilities and his problem-solving skills. The dynamic artwork captures the energy of urban Brooklyn while making the action sequences accessible for developing readers who are new to the graphic novel format.

What sets this superhero story apart is its grounding in real-world issues—natural disaster relief, community organizing, and the immigrant experience—giving children meaningful context alongside the web-slinging adventure. The clean panel layouts and expressive character designs make following the narrative intuitive for early elementary readers transitioning to longer stories. Young superhero fans will appreciate how Miles tackles problems with both bravery and brainpower, modeling creative thinking and social responsibility. This engaging comic book adventure proves that great power involves helping your community as much as fighting villains.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction