Jungle Tales of Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Jungle Tales of Tarzan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The text is written at a 6th 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
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in the wild jungle, surrounded by animals instead of people? Imagine swinging from trees, learning the ways of the apes, and discovering what it means to be both human and part of the wild. But how will Tarzan face the challenges that come with this untamed world?
Quick Assessment
Jungle Tales of Tarzan is a collection of stories exploring Tarzan’s childhood and adolescence in the jungle, highlighting his interactions with the apes who raise him. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this classic adventure series touches on themes of identity and nature versus nurture. Parents should note the book contains some mild peril typical of adventure stories but is generally appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Jungle Tales of Tarzan 11LP
Jungle Tales of Tarzan is written at a Level 6 reading level across 238 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jungle Tales of Tarzan works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Jungle Tales of Tarzan as 11LP ("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, Jungle Tales of Tarzan explores adventure, coming of age, 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 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, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789991543239
- Pages
- 238
- Publisher
- Standard Ebooks
- Published
- October 1980
- Type
- Fiction