Books Like The Return of Tarzan
Families who loved The Return of Tarzan 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 The Return of Tarzan 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.
A parent would reach for this book when their middle or high schooler is seeking a high-stakes adventure about finding one's place in the world and proving one's resilience. It speaks to the emotional need for belonging and the desire to master a challenging environment. Following the events of the first novel, Tarzan is betrayed and cast back into the African wild, where he must use his dual nature as both man and ape to survive. The story explores themes of bravery, justice, and the contrast between 'civilized' society and the laws of the jungle. It is a fast-paced, classic survival tale that celebrates physical and mental fortitude. Parents should be aware that it contains vintage action sequences and a clear-cut sense of good versus evil that is characteristic of early 20th-century pulp fiction.
