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Synopsis
Set amidst the vibrant colors and sounds of the savage African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a glorious journey to romance and pure adventure. This is the story of the ape-man Tarzan, raised in the wild by the great ape Kala, and how he learns the secrets of the jungle to survive -- how to talk with the animals, swing through the trees, and fight the great predators. As Tarzan grows up he makes many friends: Tantor the elephant, Ska the vulture, and Numa the lion. When this paradise is invaded by white men, Tarzan's life changes, for in this group is Jane, the first white woman he has ever seen. Speaking directly to our childhood fantasies, this exhilarating work takes us to that faraway place in our minds where dreams prevail, and where we, too, can be masters of our environment. - Back cover.
Is Tarzan of the Apes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 11 and up.
This classic jungle adventure contains moderate action violence including animal attacks and tribal conflicts. Dated racial attitudes and colonial perspectives reflect early 20th-century views and require context for modern readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, animal death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will be swept into Tarzan's incredible jungle world where he befriends elephants and lions, swings through trees, and discovers his place between two worlds.