Web
John Wyndham
Web
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Wyndham
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a perfect island paradise hides a terrifying secret? Forty hopeful people arrive, dreaming of a new utopia, but the jungle whispers danger and death lurks unseen. Who—or what—is stalking the shadows, and can anyone escape its deadly web?
Quick Assessment
Set on the remote island of Tanakuatua, this science fiction story follows forty people aiming to build a utopian society. As mysterious and fatal events unfold, the community faces a deadly threat from the island's jungle. Suitable for teens, the book includes suspenseful elements and mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Web 8LP
Web is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Web works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Web as 8LP ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Web explores science fiction, adventure, and survival — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science fiction, adventure, survival.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
- 9780582402720
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Addison Wesley Publishing Company
- Published
- November 25, 1998
- Type
- Fiction