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Tarzan of the Apes Tale #1 the Man-Child

Name: Tarzan of the Apes Tale #1 the Man-Child
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs; Shannon Eric Denton; Amy Sterling Casil; Fred J Arting

Edgar Rice Burroughs; Shannon Eric Denton; Amy Sterling Casil; Fred J Arting · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Tarzan of the Apes Tale #1 the Man-Child by Edgar Rice Burroughs; Shannon Eric Denton; Amy Sterling Casil; Fred J Arting. This book is recommended for ages 10+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Jungle threats, deaths of Tarzan's parents, animal violence, peril, and emotionally intense survival themes may be unsettling for younger children; the adventure format may suit many readers around 10+. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

Death of a character3/5
Frightening scenes3/5
Violence3/5

Strongest positives

Courage & resilience4/5
Creativity & curiosity4/5
Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5

Why this rating?

Tarzan's parents die, and death is part of the dangerous jungle setting; grief and orphanhood shape the story.

Graphic injury2/5

Why this rating?

Graphic novel visuals may show stylized depictions of animal skirmishes or injury.

Strong language1/5

Why this rating?

Very mild language consistent with adventure literature of its era.

Romance1/5

Why this rating?

Very minimal; focuses mostly on Tarzan's development as a man-child.

Frightening scenes3/5

Why this rating?

Predators, hostile animals, wilderness danger, isolation, and threats to a child create sustained suspense.

Violence3/5

Why this rating?

Recurring jungle fights, attacks, hunting, and physical danger, generally framed as adventure rather than graphic brutality.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5

Why this rating?

Facing isolation, predators, grief, and unfamiliar dangers is central to Tarzan's development and survival.

Creativity & curiosity4/5

Why this rating?

Strongly encourages imaginative engagement with jungle exploration, adaptation, language, and inventive problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5

Why this rating?

Characters are portrayed within the constraints of the original period setting.

Educational value2/5

Why this rating?

Introduction to classic literature through the medium of sequential art.

Kindness & empathy2/5

Why this rating?

Characters show familial bonds within the ape tribe.

Positive messages3/5

Why this rating?

Emphasizes survival, learning, adaptability, loyalty, and courage, while reflecting older ideas about civilization and the natural world.

Good role models3/5

Why this rating?

Tarzan shows determination, curiosity, and resourcefulness, though the setting and some period attitudes complicate simple imitation.

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What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
Which choice in Tarzan of the Apes Tale #1 the Man-Child would you have made differently, and why?
Who changed the most in Tarzan of the Apes Tale #1 the Man-Child, and what caused that change?

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