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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The strange case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

by Joanne Mattern

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1996

This is an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale about a doctor who transforms into a dangerous alter ego, exploring themes of duality and morality.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore40

The story includes descriptions of violent acts and their consequences.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use10

Suicide is a thematic element related to the characters' fates.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of self-destruction and despair are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The narrative contains suspenseful and disturbing elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores human nature without a clear Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Characters face difficult moral choices with consequences.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship0

Love is not a primary focus of the narrative.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

The story explores the consequences of unchecked ambition.

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