The Beasts of Tarzan

The Beasts of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling adventure novel, originally serialized in 1914 and published in book form in 1916. The story plunges Tarzan into a desperate struggle when his infant son, Jack, is kidnapped by vengeful enemies. To further their cruel plot, they exile Tarzan, the legendary ape-man, to a remote jungle island, threatening his child with a cannibal tribe. Aided by loyal companions including a powerful panther, intelligent apes, and a skilled native warrior, Tarzan embarks on a perilous pursuit across the mainland. He races against time to rescue his family and deliver swift justice to those who have wronged him.

Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.