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MILES MORALES SUSPENDED

Jason Reynolds

Miles Morales encounters a termite with a secret that may destroy the world's history – particularly Black and brown history. (Ages 12 and up)

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Accessible middle-grade prose with superhero peril, school conflict, racial bias, and emotionally serious themes; violence is generally non-graphic and appropriate for older elementary readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Typical references to pop culture brands are present but not part of a marketing campaign.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death is not a central theme or major event in this story.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild slang and teenage banter appropriate for the middle-grade/young-adult audience.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is not a central theme.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Mild exploration of typical teenage crushes and social dynamics.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some suspense, danger, and unsettling superhero situations occur, but the tone is not horror-focused.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes typical superhero action, such as fighting villains and physical altercations, though it is not excessively graphic or sustained.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Miles regularly demonstrates courage in standing up for his principles, even when it is difficult.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes inventive thinking in problem-solving and social engagement.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The story centers a biracial Black and Puerto Rican hero and engages meaningfully with race, culture, belonging, and differing perspectives.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The book develops social-emotional learning around bias, identity, school systems, consequences, and perspective-taking rather than teaching a formal subject.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and community support are key to Miles's character development.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages support accountability, empathy, resisting prejudice, learning from mistakes, and using one's abilities responsibly.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Miles is a relatable and growth-oriented protagonist who learns from his mistakes.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in MILES MORALES SUSPENDED would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in MILES MORALES SUSPENDED, and what caused that change?
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