Books About Science Gone Wrong

The Best Science Gone Wrong Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about science gone wrong? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Graphic Novel)

By Robert L. Stevenson, Daniel Perez (Illustrator) · Graphic Revolve series

A potion unleashes a scientist's dark side, creating a monstrous alter ego.

72 pages· 2,650 words· Est. 24 min read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 637 ratings
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Summary: Dr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist obsessed with duality, concocts a potion to separate his good and evil sides. But when his darker half, Mr. Hyde, emerges, chaos ensues. As Hyde's malevolence grows, Jekyll struggles to regain control. Can he contain the monster within, or will Hyde's sinister nature consume him entirely? This gripping tale explores the battle between light and shadow within us all.
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