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Marvel: The Amazing Spider-man: An Origin Story

By Scholastic

Adjectives

thrilling inspirational action-packed

Genres

Adventure Fantasy

Synopsis

Peter Parker, a shy and intelligent teenager, is bitten by a radioactive spider during a school trip, granting him extraordinary abilities like wall-crawling and super strength. Initially using his powers for personal gain, Peter faces a tragic loss when his Uncle Ben is killed by a thief he had earlier ignored. This heart-wrenching event teaches him that 'with great power comes great responsibility,' inspiring him to become the heroic Spider-Man, dedicated to protecting New York City from evil.

About the author

Scholastic is a well-known publisher that creates exciting books and stories for children all around the world. Many popular series, like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, have been published by Scholastic. Their books help children discover the joy of reading and inspire imaginations with magical adventures and fantastic characters.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2013

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