"Indiana Jones and the Junior Novelization" is an article written by John S. Davis for The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 7 published in Spring 1989. The article highlights the creation of the junior novelization of ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade written by Lester Schulman.
The article examines Schulman's approach to writing junior novelizations of the Indiana Jones films, focusing on his adaptation of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It highlights Schulman’s preference for juvenile adaptations for their fast-paced narrative and appeal to young readers, as well as the challenges of condensing complex action and love story to hold the interest of young readers or balancing historical and political details—such as adjusting scenes originally set in Turkey due to inaccuracies and government objections. The piece also explores Schulman's focus on character development, particularly the father-son relationship between Indiana Jones and his father.