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Synopsis
After the long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returned to his beloved Mars. But beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loved, had vanished. Now he was trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars--an Eden from which none ever escaped alive.
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Is The Gods of Mars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic pulp adventure with moderate violence typical of early 20th-century adventure fiction. Romantic elements are chaste and period-appropriate, with the hero on a quest to rescue his love.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy classic adventure tales will find thrilling exploration, exotic Martian landscapes, and a hero desperate to rescue the woman he loves.