Tarzan (Junior Novel Series)
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan (Junior Novel Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Tarzan of the Apes, the Return of Tarzan, the Beasts of Tarzan, the Son of Tarzan, Tarzan A
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a boy grew up not in a city, but deep in the wild jungle, raised by great apes? Imagine learning to swing through trees, hear the calls of animals, and survive where danger lurks at every corner. But when the secrets of his past come calling, can Tarzan face the wild world beyond the jungle?
Quick Assessment
This collection presents the first eight novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic Tarzan series, offering early readers an adventurous journey into the life of a boy raised by apes in the African jungle. The stories are fast-paced and explore complex themes, including identity and survival, with a tone darker than many adaptations. Suitable for ages 5-8 with reading support, parents should be aware that the original text contains mature themes and some challenging vocabulary.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786842919
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Oxford City Press
- Published
- March 1998
- Type
- Fiction