Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together)
McGraw-Hill
Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by McGraw-Hill
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you could swing through the jungle like Tarzan, hearing the calls of wild animals all around you? Imagine exploring the towering trees and secret paths where adventure waits at every turn. But when danger looms, will Tarzan find the courage to protect his jungle home?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beginner reader adapts Disney's Tarzan story to support early reading skills with a simple layout and word recognition practice. Designed for ages 5-8, it includes hands-on activities and flashcards to reinforce comprehension. The story features mild action and adventure elements suitable for young children.
Why we rated Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together) 7C
Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Tarzan (Parent & Child Read Together) explores action & adventure, 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 action & adventure, friendship, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780769632940
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing
- Published
- January 2004
- Type
- Fiction