What reading level is Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3)?

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) by Fred Van Lente is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) appropriate for?

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3)?

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Marvel Age; Spider-Man (ABDO-Spotlight) series.

Does Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) have any content warnings?

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3)?

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) by Fred Van Lente is 24 pages (approximately 1,458 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3)

Fred Van Lente

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Fred Van Lente

Illustrated by Cory Hamscher

Marvel Age; Spider-Man (ABDO-Spotlight)

Reading Level 2-3 7LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Sandman threatens to wreck the store where Peter Parker is shopping with Aunt May, Spider-Man swings into action to stop him! Exciting battles and daring moves fill the aisles as the friendly neighborhood hero fights to save the day.

Themes

SuperheroesAdventure Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) 7LP

Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 1,458 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) works for readers up to grade 4.8.

Read aloud, Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) takes about 10 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Dust-Up in Aisle Seven! (Spider-Man Set 3) explores superheroes, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about superheroes, adventure, family.