Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde And Other Stories of the Supernatural (Scholastic Classics)

Robert Louis Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde And Other Stories of the Supernatural (Scholastic Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The cold fog curls through the London streets, carrying whispers of secrets and strange happenings. Imagine a man whose footsteps suddenly change—one moment kind, the next terrifying. What happens when a simple potion unveils the darkest parts of a person's soul?

Themes

HorrorSupernaturalIdentity & Self-DiscoveryClassic LiteratureShort Stories

Quick Assessment

This classic collection features the haunting tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde alongside other supernatural stories by Robert Louis Stevenson. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it explores themes of dual identity and the eerie unknown with language accessible to upper middle-grade readers. Parents should note the presence of horror elements and morally complex situations.

Why we rated Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde And Other Stories of the Supernatural (Scholastic Classics) 9ME

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde And Other Stories of the Supernatural (Scholastic Classics) 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 (Scholastic Classics) works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde And Other Stories of the Supernatural (Scholastic Classics) 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 (Scholastic Classics) explores horror, supernatural, identity & self-discovery, classic literature, and short stories — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror, supernatural, identity & self-discovery.

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.

Data confidence: standard

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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