Families who loved The Gods of Mars 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 teenager is seeking a grand, high stakes adventure that explores themes of perseverance and the search for home. This classic science fiction sequel follows John Carter as he finally returns to Mars, only to discover that the paradise he expected is actually a dangerous land of deception and monsters. It is an ideal pick for readers who enjoy world building and tales of survival against impossible odds. While the story is filled with action and imaginative creatures, it also touches on the loneliness of being separated from loved ones and the courage required to challenge long held, harmful beliefs. Parents should note that as a vintage work, it contains stylized pulp violence and complex vocabulary that will stretch a middle or high schooler's reading level.