The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde : A Retelling
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde : A Retelling
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Author(s): Landman, Tanya
ISBN No.: 9780008789107
Pages: 80
Year: 202603
Format: UK-B Format Paperback (Trade Paper)
Price: $ 14.71
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available (Forthcoming)

Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers an eerily captivating and accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Gothic novel of murder and monstrosity. Evil Mr Hyde stalks London's streets, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Good Dr Hyde keeps protecting him. Why? Is Hyde blackmailing Jekyll for some shameful past sin? Or is something stranger and more sinister going on? Respected scientist Dr Henry Jekyll is fascinated by the human capacity for evil. But his experimentation into the darker side of his own character has horrific and dangerous results. Robert Louis Stevenson's Gothic masterpiece continues to fascinate readers 140 years after its first publication, and it is now made accessible to an even wider audience in this compelling retelling by award-winning author Tanya Landman. Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9. - Captures the chilling narrative of the classic text in a concise format without compromising on the impact of the original, immersing even more readers in Stevenson's atmospheric tale - Set against the backdrop of the dark streets of Victorian London, exploring themes of duality, morality, and the nature of humanity - With strong curriculum links and accompanied by free, downloadable discussion guides, our classic retellings are ideal for classroom use - Master storyteller Tanya Landman is a bestselling and award-winning author for teens, making her the perfect choice to bring Stevenson's intricate tale and compelling characters to life.



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