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Synopsis
Indiana Jones, archaeology professor and swashbuckling adventurer, has unearthed many ancient treasures. But now the very future of the world depends on his finding one special relic: the Ark of the Covenant, the ornate chest that holds the Ten Commandments. With his trusty bullwhip in hand and his beautiful former lover at his side, Jones journeys from Nepal to Cairo to the Mediterranean, dodging poisons, traps, and snakes, outwitting Nazis, and battling rivals old and new—all in pursuit of an ancient artifact rumored to give invincible power to its possessor. It’s a battle to the startling finish—a finish dictated by the magic, the light, and the glorious power of the lost Ark.
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Action-packed adventure with classic pulp-style violence (fistfights, gunplay, supernatural threats) but nothing graphic. The Nazi villains and supernatural horror elements may be intense for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the globe-trotting treasure hunt, clever hero, exciting chases, and the race to find the legendary Ark before the bad guys do.