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Synopsis
The Return of Tarzan is Edgar Rice Burroughs' second novel in the series starring the man raised by apes, and the story picks up where Tarzan of the Apes left off. Tarzan finds himself back in the coastal jungle of his upbringing after being thrown off a ship by his deadly enemies.
Is The Return of Tarzan appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic adventure tale with period-typical racial attitudes that require context. Contains action violence (hunting, combat with enemies) but no graphic detail or sexual content beyond mild romance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence, racism, and colonialism.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy survival stories and jungle adventures will appreciate Tarzan's resourcefulness and his journey back to his roots.