Title: Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom | Author: Jack Meggitt-Phillips | Illustrator: Holly Swain | Genre: Middle Grade | Publisher: Farshore | Release date: September 24, 2026 | ISBN: 9780008776947

Book Description (from the publisher): In a whimsical twist on the classic tale by RL Stevenson, spoiled young Henrik Jekyll has been left his ancestor Dr Jekyll’s house, laboratory, and — most importantly — secret, life-altering Hyde Potion recipe. Henrik’s curiosity soon leads him down a dark path, unleashing a chaotic alter ego named Eddie. With Eddie’s strength and mischief wreaking havoc in the local town, Henrik must confront the consequences of his reckless actions. Can he learn to control his inner Hyde before it’s too late, or will he succumb to the chaos? And what darkness lurks in the foundations of Jekyll Manor itself?

My Thoughts: It’s a thrill to get to read a book before it’s available to the public. And this is no exception, especially since it’s perfectly timed to release just before the spooky Halloween season! Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom takes a truly terrible ten-year-old and makes him even worse. Henrik’s antics and cringe-worthy commentary are absolutely hilarious while the story dives into danger, disaster and spine-tingling drama. This is a darkly funny twist on RL Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde with the perfect mix of humor and horror for middle grade readers.

About the Author: Jack Meggitt-Phillips is an author, scriptwriter and playwright known for The Beast and the Bethany Series.

About the Illustrator: Holly Swain is a children’s book author and illustrator from the UK whose books include the award-winning Colin’s Castle.