The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Tom Cohen
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the movie storybook
by Tom Cohen
Illustrated by Smith, Andy, 1969- illustrator
The text is written at a 4th 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
Spider-Man isn’t just your average superhero—he’s the ultimate web-slinger with powers that can save the day! Dive into his thrilling adventures filled with heart-pounding action and incredible feats that prove why he’s the hero everyone looks up to.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This full-color graphic novel follows Peter Parker’s exciting journey as Spider-Man, blending action-packed superhero adventures with themes suitable for middle-grade readers. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers engaging storytelling with age-appropriate content and no graphic violence or mature themes.
Why we rated The Amazing Spider-Man 2 9LP
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as 9LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 explores superheroes, adventure, comic books, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about superheroes, adventure, comic books.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423197577
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Marvel Press
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction