Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural

Robert Louis Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A cold fog creeps through the narrow London streets, carrying whispers of strange transformations and chilling secrets. Shadows twist and flicker as Dr. Jekyll’s hidden self emerges from the darkness, blurring the line between good and evil. The eerie silence leaves your heart pounding with a mix of fear and wonder.

Themes

Paranormal fictionSupernaturalHorrorClassic Literature

Quick Assessment

This collection features Robert Louis Stevenson's classic supernatural tales, including the famous story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it explores themes of dual identity and the supernatural with a gothic tone. Parents should note some suspenseful and eerie moments typical of horror fiction, but the content is appropriate for middle-grade readers.

Why we rated Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural 9ME

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 143 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other stories of the supernatural explores paranormal fiction, supernatural, horror, and classic literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about paranormal fiction, supernatural, horror.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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