The second in a middle grade trilogy by Spider-Man's number one fan and hilarious author, Preeti Chhibber! 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.
© Randy Fontanilla
Preeti Chhibber is an acclaimed author living in Atlanta, Georgia. She’s usually writing the stories she wants to read starring her favorite characters, like Spider-Man, Luke Skywalker, and Payal Mehta, among others. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading a ridiculous amount of YA, jumping into brand-new fandoms, or food-traveling her way through different countries. She’s also the co-host of the Desi Geek Girls and the Women of Marvel podcasts, where she geeks out on the regular. You can learn more about Preeti and her work at PreetiChhibber.com. View titles by Preeti Chhibber
  • SELECTION | 2024
    Children's Book Council - Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
“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

The second in a middle grade trilogy by Spider-Man's number one fan and hilarious author, Preeti Chhibber! 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.

Author

© Randy Fontanilla
Preeti Chhibber is an acclaimed author living in Atlanta, Georgia. She’s usually writing the stories she wants to read starring her favorite characters, like Spider-Man, Luke Skywalker, and Payal Mehta, among others. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading a ridiculous amount of YA, jumping into brand-new fandoms, or food-traveling her way through different countries. She’s also the co-host of the Desi Geek Girls and the Women of Marvel podcasts, where she geeks out on the regular. You can learn more about Preeti and her work at PreetiChhibber.com. View titles by Preeti Chhibber

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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