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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Tom Cohen

Cover of The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the movie storybook

by Tom Cohen

Illustrated by Smith, Andy, 1969- illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

SuperheroesAdventureComic booksFriendship

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 — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781423197577
Pages
112
Publisher
Marvel Press
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Comic Books, StripsSuperheroesSpider-manAdventure and AdventurersHeroes

People

Spider-Man (Fictitious character)