Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales
Robert Louis Stevenson
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The text is written at a 7th 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 you could change into someone else just by taking a mysterious potion? Imagine turning into a shadowy figure who does things you never thought you’d do. But what happens when the scary side starts taking over, and you can't turn back?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic tale explores themes of dual identity and the struggle between good and evil through the story of Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego, Mr. Hyde. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story contains some dark and suspenseful moments, including transformation and moral conflict. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and themes of inner struggle.
Why we rated Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales 12ME
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales is written at a Level 7 reading level across 303 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales as 12ME ("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 — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Identity & Self-Discovery.
Thematically, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Famous Tales explores mystery, fantasy world-building, identity & self-discovery, and good vs. evil — 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 mystery, fantasy world-building, 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
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780396044901
- Pages
- 303
- Publisher
- Dodd Mead
- Published
- December 1979
- Type
- Fiction