Hound of the Baskervilles
Russell PUNTER
Hound of the Baskervilles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Russell PUNTER
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Fog wraps around the dark moors as footsteps echo through the night. A mysterious howl pierces the silence—something is stalking the shadows, and Sherlock Holmes is on the case. But what secrets will the eerie Baskerville estate reveal as danger closes in?
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mystery brings the suspense of Sherlock Holmes' most famous case to life with vivid illustrations and accessible dialogue. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it combines classic literature with the exciting format of comics, making it ideal for reluctant readers. The story includes mild suspense and spooky themes set in Victorian London and the Devonshire moors.
Why we rated Hound of the Baskervilles 9LE
Hound of the Baskervilles is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 104 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hound of the Baskervilles works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Hound of the Baskervilles as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Hound of the Baskervilles explores mystery, classic literature, adventure, and graphic novels — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, classic literature, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781474938082
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Usborne Publishing, Limited
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction