Spider-Verse #2
Paul Dini
Spider-Verse #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul Dini
Ultimate Spider-Man Web-Warriors; Marvel Age
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
A mischievous Goblin hops between worlds, capturing Spider heroes to gather their special powers. It's up to one brave Spider-Man to chase through dimensions and stop the Goblin's wicked scheme before it's too late. Adventure and teamwork collide in this exciting multiverse chase!
Themes
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 Spider-Verse #2 7LP
Spider-Verse #2 is written at a Level 2-3 reading level (approximately 1,497 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Spider-Verse #2 works for readers up to grade 4.7.
Read aloud, Spider-Verse #2 takes about 10 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Spider-Verse #2 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, Spider-Verse #2 explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and heroism — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Ultimate Spider-Man Web-Warriors; Marvel Age series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781532144608
- Publisher
- Marvel Age
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,497
- Read-Aloud
- ~10 min