The Web
Megan Chance
The Web
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Megan Chance
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
What if you found out your destiny was tied to an ancient prophecy, with two powerful warrior clans depending on your choice? Grace steps into a world of secrets, danger, and magic where every decision could change everything. But can she survive when enemies lurk in the shadows and betrayal is just a heartbeat away?
Quick Assessment
This young adult fantasy novel follows Grace as she uncovers her role in an ancient prophecy involving two rival Irish warrior groups, the Fomori and the Fianna. The story contains mature themes such as stalking, violence including stabbing and falling to death, and death of characters, making it suitable for older teens. Parents should be aware of graphic content involving blood and gore.
Why we rated The Web 12IP
The Web is written at a Level 7 reading level across 366 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Web works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Web as 12IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Stalking, Violence, Death, Blood/Gore.
Thematically, The Web explores adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IP — Intense — PhysicalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781477827093
- Pages
- 366
- Publisher
- Skyscape
- Published
- Jan 20, 2015
- Type
- Fiction