Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9)
Walt Disney
Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Walt Disney
Illustrated by SunDried Penguin
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The jungle buzzes with the calls of colorful birds and the rustle of leaves underfoot. Tarzan swings through the towering trees, feeling the warm sun and cool breeze on his face as he discovers a world beyond the jungle. His heart races with wonder and a little fear—what will meeting other humans bring?
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the classic story of Tarzan, a boy raised by apes in the jungle who encounters other humans for the first time. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book features simple language and vivid illustrations that support literacy development. Parents should know the story contains mild adventure elements typical of animal and jungle settings.
Why we rated Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9) 7C
Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Disney's Tarzan (Volume 9) explores adventure, family, friendship, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 157973216X
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Advance Publishers, L.C.
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- ET