The Evil Within: How Young Henry Jekyll Became Mr Hyde Catherine MacPhail 9781781125878

Atmospheric, haunting and spine-chilling, this imagining of a young Henry Jekyll's childhood and his transformation into the infamous Mr Hyde is sure to thrill.

What transforms an ordinary Edinburgh boy into the most infamous split personality of all time? This vividly imagined diary of the young Henry Jekyll examines the contradictions within us all and teases out one possible backstory for the character in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A haunting and atmospheric imagining of a classic tale. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 9+

Catherine MacPhail is a highly acclaimed writer of punchy urban stories tackling contemporary issues. Many of her stories are based on real-life experiences, including Another Me, which was made into a feature film starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers in 2015. Catherine has three children and lives in Greenock.

"Completely true to Stevenson's vision and an unsettling read in its own right" - LoveReading4Kids

"Infused with drama and tension" - Books for Keeps

"Vividly imagined ... This is a fascinating look at the classic tale" - Parents in Touch

"A chilling and atmospheric read for older children and teenagers with a dark mystery at its heart" - Scottish Book Trust

"Pacey, gripping thriller ... This is a great introduction to the original book, with a clever ending that will hopefully lead readers onto Stevenson's classic work" - Carousel