Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher
Lisa Mullarkey
Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Mullarkey
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
What if one person could be two completely different people? Imagine a kind doctor who hides a dark secret — a mysterious figure named Mr. Hyde. As secrets unravel, the line between good and evil blurs, and the truth might be more frightening than anyone expected.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale explores themes of dual identity and morality through the story of Dr. Jekyll and his sinister alter ego, Mr. Hyde. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it introduces horror elements and social themes in an age-appropriate way, with some scenes of mild peril and suspense. Parents should be aware of the story's exploration of good versus evil and the presence of violence in a gothic context.
Why we rated Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher 9ME
Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher 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, physical peril, 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, Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; adapted by Lisa Mullarkey ; illustrated by Eric Scott Fisher explores classics, juvenile fiction, social themes, violence, and mystery — 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 classics, juvenile fiction, social themes.
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 — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781602707504
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction