Spider's web

Sharon Stewart

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Spider's web

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon Stewart

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Spider has her stepdad's amazing computer all to herself while he's away on honeymoon. She creates a whole new online persona and dives into the internet world—but things get tricky fast. And that's only the beginning.

Themes

Self-perceptionInternetStalkingStepfamiliesFriendship

Quick Assessment

Spider's Web explores the challenges of online identity and the risks of internet interactions through the story of a young girl who invents a new persona while her stepfather is away. The book addresses themes of self-perception, cyber safety, and the importance of real-life friendships, suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12. Parents should know it includes topics like internet stalking and blended families, handled thoughtfully and with age-appropriate language.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Internet Stalking
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

143 pages
ISBN
9780889951778
Pages
143
Publisher
Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Self-perceptionInternetStalkingStepfamiliesCanadaInternet AddictionOnline Chat Groups

Places

Canada