The Hound Of Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hound Of Baskervilles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Arthur Conan Doyle
The text is written at a 6th 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
Sherlock Holmes is the smartest detective ever, and in this story, he faces a mystery darker than any before—a terrifying hound that haunts the moors. But is the ghostly beast real, or just a clever trick? The answer could change everything.
Quick Assessment
This classic mystery novel features Sherlock Holmes investigating an eerie legend surrounding a deadly hound on the foggy moors of England. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it blends suspense and detective work without graphic content, making it an engaging introduction to classic literature and mystery-solving.
Why we rated The Hound Of Baskervilles 11LE
The Hound Of Baskervilles is written at a Level 6 reading level across 204 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Hound Of Baskervilles works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Hound Of Baskervilles as 11LE ("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, The Hound Of Baskervilles explores classic fiction, mystery, and adventure — 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 classic fiction, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
- 9781421808109
- Pages
- 204
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Published
- October 12, 2005
- Type
- Fiction