The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Kathleen Olmstead, Robert Louis Stevenson

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathleen Olmstead, Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Dr. Jekyll isn’t just any doctor—he hides a terrifying secret inside himself. With a special potion, he becomes Mr. Hyde, a dangerous man no one expects. What happens when the good and evil inside one person start to fight for control?

Themes

MysteryPsychological ConflictGood vs. EvilFamilyFriendshipScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This abridged adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic explores themes of duality and inner conflict through the story of Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego, Mr. Hyde. Intended for middle-grade readers, the book includes mature content such as violence, death, and body horror, and addresses complex themes including mental health and morality. Parents should be aware of these intense elements and the presence of ableist language and child abuse as noted in community content warnings.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence Physical/Safety: Injury & Death Social: Ableist Language Social: Child Abuse Social: Religious Themes Physical/Safety: Body Horror
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

168 pages
ISBN
9789993282921
Pages
168
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published
September 1993
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction