Miles Morales Suspended

Jason Reynolds
46 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
YA
Published in 2023

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Book Brief

Jason Reynolds

Miles Morales Suspended

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary

Theme
Perseverance

•

Race

•

Appearance & Reality
First Publication Year

2023

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Jason Reynolds' Miles Morales: Suspended, the story follows high school student Miles Morales, who grapples with the challenges of being both a teenager and Spider-Man. As he navigates academic struggles and the responsibilities of his superhero identity, Miles strives to balance his dual life and make positive choices to impact his community.

Adventurous

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,474 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Miles Morales Suspended by Jason Reynolds is praised for its compelling narrative and strong character development. The book effectively captures the struggles of adolescence and identity, particularly for young readers. Some criticisms highlight pacing issues, but overall, it's a powerful addition to the superhero genre, resonating with both teens and adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Miles Morales Suspended?

A reader who enjoys Miles Morales: Suspended by Jason Reynolds likely appreciates superhero tales with depth and social themes, similar to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. They seek diverse voices and stories that blend action with relevant cultural commentary. Fans of character-driven narratives like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be particularly engaged.

4.0

1,474 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Character List

A teenager balancing his high school life in Brooklyn with his secret identity as Spiderman, known for his empathy and creativity, particularly through poetry.

A supportive classmate and love interest who shares Miles's passion for poetry and activism, encouraging him to stand against the injustices they face in school.

An initially misunderstood character who is later revealed to have a connection to the mysterious events at the school, serving as an unexpected antagonist.

Miles’s best friend and roommate who knows about Miles’s secret identity, acting as his confidant and providing unwavering support.

Miles’s history teacher whose inappropriate and prejudiced behavior instigates many of the challenges Miles must confront in the story.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary

Theme
Perseverance

•

Race

•

Appearance & Reality
First Publication Year

2023

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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