Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The heavy scent of ancient gold fills the air, mixed with the dust of crumbling stone. A sudden earthquake shakes the lost city of Opar, trapping Tarzan and a mysterious spy deep inside a secret tomb. What will happen when Tarzan wakes up—but can't remember who he is?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Tarzan as he returns to the legendary city of Opar to reclaim treasure and save Jane from danger. The story includes suspenseful moments like earthquakes and mysterious traps but remains suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should know that Tarzan faces physical peril and memory loss, adding some tension without graphic content.
Why we rated Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar 11ME
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is written at a Level 6 reading level across 252 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar explores adventure, action, friendship, and family — 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, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- 9781576464823
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Quiet Vision Pub
- Published
- November 2000
- Type
- Fiction