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Spider-Man's Bad Connection

Hardcover
5.74"W x 8.57"H x 1.03"D   | 14 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Sep 05, 2023 | 304 Pages | 9781368057707
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 790L
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023
Spider-Man’s Bad Connection is the second novel, after the acclaimed Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma, in a new series chronicling teenager Peter Parker's first adventures as Spider-Man.

Peter Parker is still learning the ropes—er, webs?—as  Spider-Man, and he has a new partner in crime-fighting in his new girlfriend MJ. But having someone who knows his secret makes this high school romance more complicated, not less—especially when a mysterious social media account starts alerting Peter to crimes before they happen. But is it just a smokescreen for a new villain, pulling Spider-Man's strings—er, webs?

And when the mysterious Spot gets involved, with powers that can turn ordinary reality into swiss cheese, Peter's realizing that surviving high school might be the simplest of his many problems. Preeti Chhibber’s incomparable voice balances wit and charm with teenage earnestness and vulnerability, giving us an up-to-the-minute take on teen Peter Parker and making him an amazingly relatable Spider-Man.
Preeti Chhibber is an author, speaker, and freelancer living in Georgia. Dubbed a “Spider-Man superfan and author” by Publishers Weekly, she can usually be found writing your favorite characters or binge-reading her way through several series at once. She also cohosts the podcasts Desi Geek Girls and Tar Valon or Bust. She’s appeared on several panels at New York Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, and onscreen on Syfy. Honestly, you probably recognize her from one of several BuzzFeed “look at these tweets” lists. Visit her online at PreetiChhibber.com and @RunWithSkizzers.
  • SELECTION | 2024
    Children's Book Council - Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
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“Expertly crafted.” —Kirkus

Praise for Spider-Man's Social Dilemma:

"Chhibber channels Peter Parker's trademark wit and MJ's pluck in this appealing first novel in a planned trilogy." —Entertainment Weekly

“After sixty years of Spider-Man stories, in Spider-Man's Social Dilemma Preeti Chhibber still finds a way to break new ground with the characters we know and love, for a fun and unique tale like you've never seen!” —Jeff Trammell, Head Writer and Executive Producer for Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Freshman Year

“For hardcore Spidey fans and those looking for a doorway into the Spider-Verse. I loved this book.” —Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity and Star Wars: Poe Dameron: Free Fall

“Fun, fast-paced and full of web-slinging action, this is sure to delight Spider-Man fans everywhere. Chhibber's love for the character beams through on every page. A treat.” —G. Willow Wilson, co-creator of the award-winning series Ms. Marvel

About

Spider-Man’s Bad Connection is the second novel, after the acclaimed Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma, in a new series chronicling teenager Peter Parker's first adventures as Spider-Man.

Peter Parker is still learning the ropes—er, webs?—as  Spider-Man, and he has a new partner in crime-fighting in his new girlfriend MJ. But having someone who knows his secret makes this high school romance more complicated, not less—especially when a mysterious social media account starts alerting Peter to crimes before they happen. But is it just a smokescreen for a new villain, pulling Spider-Man's strings—er, webs?

And when the mysterious Spot gets involved, with powers that can turn ordinary reality into swiss cheese, Peter's realizing that surviving high school might be the simplest of his many problems. Preeti Chhibber’s incomparable voice balances wit and charm with teenage earnestness and vulnerability, giving us an up-to-the-minute take on teen Peter Parker and making him an amazingly relatable Spider-Man.

Creators

Preeti Chhibber is an author, speaker, and freelancer living in Georgia. Dubbed a “Spider-Man superfan and author” by Publishers Weekly, she can usually be found writing your favorite characters or binge-reading her way through several series at once. She also cohosts the podcasts Desi Geek Girls and Tar Valon or Bust. She’s appeared on several panels at New York Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, and onscreen on Syfy. Honestly, you probably recognize her from one of several BuzzFeed “look at these tweets” lists. Visit her online at PreetiChhibber.com and @RunWithSkizzers.

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2024
    Children's Book Council - Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards

Praise

“Expertly crafted.” —Kirkus

Praise for Spider-Man's Social Dilemma:

"Chhibber channels Peter Parker's trademark wit and MJ's pluck in this appealing first novel in a planned trilogy." —Entertainment Weekly

“After sixty years of Spider-Man stories, in Spider-Man's Social Dilemma Preeti Chhibber still finds a way to break new ground with the characters we know and love, for a fun and unique tale like you've never seen!” —Jeff Trammell, Head Writer and Executive Producer for Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Freshman Year

“For hardcore Spidey fans and those looking for a doorway into the Spider-Verse. I loved this book.” —Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity and Star Wars: Poe Dameron: Free Fall

“Fun, fast-paced and full of web-slinging action, this is sure to delight Spider-Man fans everywhere. Chhibber's love for the character beams through on every page. A treat.” —G. Willow Wilson, co-creator of the award-winning series Ms. Marvel

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