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Synopsis
<p><i>The Beasts of Tarzan</i>, the third book in the Tarzan series, was first published in <i>All-Story Cavalier</i> magazine in 1914. It was later published as a novel in 1916.</p> <p>Tarzan’s old enemy, Nikolas Rokoff, escapes prison and plans his revenge by kidnapping the Tarzan’s son, the heir of Greystoke. He also captures Tarzan and Jane, and takes them all back to Africa, where he strands the Ape-man on an island before continuing on with his dastardly plan. On the island prison Tarzan befriends a troop of apes led by Akut and tames Sheeta the panther before escaping and setting off to rescue his wife and child.</p>
Is The Beasts of Tarzan (abridged) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic pulp adventure with action-oriented violence including animal fights and physical confrontations between characters. No sexual content or strong language. Kidnapping and peril throughout.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and animal harm (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will love Tarzan's daring rescue mission, his amazing ability to befriend wild animals like apes and a panther, and his quest to save his family from villains.