Books Like Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle
Families who loved Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle by Edgar Rice Burroughs often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle by Edgar Rice Burroughs often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your middle or high schooler is exploring themes of environmental ethics, the instinctual pull of nature, or the moral complexities of how humans treat the animal world. This classic adventure follows Tarzan, a man raised by apes, as he protects his jungle home from outside forces. It offers a unique vantage point on the 'civilized' world, often critiquing human greed and violence from the perspective of an outsider who views the forest and its creatures as his true kin. While the story is an iconic action adventure, it serves as a platform to discuss the responsibility humans have toward wildlife and the ethics of hunting. Parents should be aware that because this was originally written in the early 20th century, it contains the era's attitudes regarding colonialism and survival of the fittest. It is best suited for mature readers who can appreciate the vocabulary-rich prose and engage in critical thinking about the historical context and the protagonist's dual identity as both man and wild animal.
