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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 middle-grade novelization contains action violence (fights, chases, traps), Nazi antagonists, and implied supernatural peril when the Ark is opened. Deaths occur but are not graphically described.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the non-stop adventure, clever traps, exotic locations, and the race to find the legendary Ark before the bad guys do.