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Synopsis
Indiana Jones, an archaeologist, embarks on a thrilling quest to locate the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Accompanied by his feisty ex-flame, Marion Ravenwood, Indy must discover the Ark before the Nazis do, and he has to survive poison, traps, snakes and a treachery to do so.
Is Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This adventure novelization contains action violence including fights, chases, and perilous traps, plus snakes and Nazi antagonists. The tone is thrilling but not graphic, matching the PG film.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include animal harm and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love exciting treasure hunts, ancient mysteries, and heroic archaeologists outsmarting villains will race through this non-stop adventure.