The Spider House
Steven Jenkins
The Spider House
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Battle for the Wall
by Steven Jenkins
The text is written at a 6th 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
The faint rustle of silk threads fills the air, sticky and shimmering in the shadows. Bateman, a brave young spider, scurries through the hidden corners of the house, heart pounding as danger creeps closer. What will it take to outwit the Spider Army and face the fearsome She-Devil lurking nearby?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Bateman, a young spider who must navigate life inside a house filled with lurking dangers, including a hostile spider army and a fearless young girl. It combines adventure and humor while exploring themes of bravery, family, and home. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features mild peril and suspense but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595699100
- Pages
- 260
- Publisher
- iUniverse, Inc.
- Published
- October 19, 2007
- Type
- Fiction