What reading level is The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3?

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 by Katz, Fred E. is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 appropriate for?

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3?

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 is fiction — Fiction. Part of the SpineChillers Mysteries series.

Does The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 have any content warnings?

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3?

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 by Katz, Fred E. is 139 pages (approximately 23,903 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3

Katz, Fred E.

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katz, Fred E.

SpineChillers Mysteries

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Twelve-year-old Brook visits a mountain cabin with her dad and uncovers eerie happenings tied to a spooky legend about a giant, magical snake. As strange events unfold, she must face her fears and unravel the mystery lurking nearby. This thrilling tale blends suspense with a touch of faith and courage.

Themes

Adventure MysteryChristian LifeHorror Stories

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 8LE

The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 139 pages (approximately 23,903 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 works for readers up to grade 5.8.

Read aloud, The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 runs about 2.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, The Venom Versus Me Spinechillers Mysteries #3 explores adventure, mystery, christian life, and horror stories — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, christian life.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 11 more books in the SpineChillers Mysteries series.