What reading level is The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Hound of the Baskervilles appropriate for?

The Hound of the Baskervilles is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Usborne Classics series.

Does The Hound of the Baskervilles have any content warnings?

The Hound of the Baskervilles has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle is 164 pages (approximately 32,597 words).

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

From the Story by Arthur Conan Doyle

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Usborne Classics

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson venture into the misty moors of Dartmoor to unravel the eerie mystery of Sir Charles Baskerville’s death, rumored to be caused by a terrifying supernatural hound. Together, they face chilling clues and dark secrets in a thrilling quest for the truth.

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

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