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Cover of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog

Nancy Butcher (1998)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesAdventures of Wishbone #14
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.98
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipHumorMystery

Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterMystery

Themes

Dual NatureIdentityFriendshipMystery

Synopsis

When Joe's neighbor undergoes a change of personality after meeting the man of her dreams, Wishbone is reminded of the mysterious relationship between the kind, well-respected Dr. Jekyll and the evil Mr. Hyde.

Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

This is a gentle early chapter book featuring Wishbone the dog reimagining classic literature through a contemporary lens. The Jekyll/Hyde parallel is used to explore personality changes in a lighthearted, age-appropriate way with no frightening content.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers who love dogs and mysteries will enjoy Wishbone's adventure as he tries to figure out why his neighbor is acting so differently.

Tags

Early Chapter BookTie-in FictionAnimal ProtagonistContemporary Setting