Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The jungle buzzes with the chatter of monkeys and the rustle of leaves underfoot. Imagine the soft fur brushing your skin and the sweet scent of wild fruit hanging in the air as a tiny baby learns to swing from tree to tree. Growing up wild and free, he becomes the fearless king of the apes, but what does that really mean deep in the heart of the jungle?
Quick Assessment
This pop-up book retells the classic tale of Tarzan, a baby raised by apes who grows up to become their leader. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it combines engaging visuals with simple text to introduce young children to adventure and jungle life. The story contains mild peril typical of adventure stories but is presented in an age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Tarzan 7LE
Tarzan is written at a Level 2 reading level across 10 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tarzan works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tarzan as 7LE ("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, Tarzan explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and family — 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, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0394865944
- Pages
- 10
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Fiction