What reading level is Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles?

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles by Malvina G. Vogel is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

Does Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles have any content warnings?

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Mystery. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles?

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles by Malvina G. Vogel is 237 pages (approximately 16,202 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles

Malvina G. Vogel

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Malvina G. Vogel

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they venture into the eerie moors of Dartmoor to unravel the secrets behind the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the legend of a terrifying spectral dog. With clever clues and suspenseful moments, this adventure invites readers to put on their detective hats and solve the chilling mystery.

Themes

Mystery Adventure FriendshipAnimals

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles 10LP

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 237 pages (approximately 16,202 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles works for readers up to grade 7.2.

Read aloud, Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles runs about 1.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Mystery.

Thematically, Sherlock Holmes and the case of the hound of the Baskervilles explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and animals — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 23 more books in the Great Illustrated Classics series.