Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures)
Greg Farshtey
Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Greg Farshtey
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
A sharp crack echoes through the shadowy streets of Metru Nui as venomous Visorak spiders skitter across the walls. The air buzzes with danger and urgency while the heroes scramble to protect their legendary city. Can they unravel the dark web before everything they love is swallowed by darkness?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows the heroes of Metru Nui as they face a monstrous threat to their city. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story includes action and suspense typical for this age group without graphic violence or mature themes. It’s a thrilling tale that encourages bravery and teamwork.
Why we rated Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures) 9LE
Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 139 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures) as 9LE ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Web of Shadows (Bionicle Adventures) explores adventure, action & adventure, and media tie-in — 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 adventure, action & adventure, media tie-in.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 9781417750498
- Pages
- 139
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- August 2005
- Type
- Fiction