Tarzan (Junior Novel Series)

Edgar Rice Burroughs

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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

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
ISBN
9780786842919
Pages
96
Publisher
Oxford City Press
Published
March 1998
Type
Fiction

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