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Synopsis
Tarzan of the Apes is the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine All-Story Magazine in October, 1912. The character was so popular that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels.
Is Tarzan of the Apes Tale #1 the Man-Child appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This classic adventure follows an orphaned boy raised by apes in the African jungle. Contains animal violence, tribal conflicts, and dated colonial-era perspectives on race and culture that parents should contextualize.
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 who love jungle survival stories and tales of growing up wild will enjoy Tarzan's journey from orphaned infant to lord of the apes.