Teen Hyde: High School Horror — Content Guide for Parents
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About this book
High school meets classic horror in this YA contemporary twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Welcome to Hollow Pines, Texas, where high school is truly horrifying.
Cassidy Hyde is NOT having a good year. Her boyfriend cheated on her, killed her best friend's date during homecoming, and was then murdered in turn by a serial killer—and that's not even counting that one thing that no one knows about. (But Cassidy doesn't like to think about that.) The point is, anyone in her situation would be a little depressed by recent events, and you can't blame a girl for needing a little bit of help. That's where Sunshine comes in. This new experimental drug makes Cassidy feel like everything is good and she's the golden girl once again. A little memory loss feels like a small price to pay to get her life back. And the fact that boys are once again going missing (boys who Cassidy does NOT want to remember) has NOTHING to do with anything! Right?
Thus begins Chandler Baker's Teen Hyde, a standalone volume in the High School Horror series.
Praise for Teen Hyde:
"Improves on the solid scares of Teen Frankenstein, making this new and topical for any teen collection." —Booklist
"The revenge story is unmatchable for drama." —The Bulletin
Praise for Teen Frankenstein:
"A dose of atmospheric horror." —Publishers Weekly
"There's a lot of humor—especially in Adam's not-too-successful attempts at imitating teen behavior. Tor is a prickly, unintentionally abrasive character whom some readers will find downright refreshing." —Kirkus Reviews
"This offers some scares as well as a strangely compelling protagonist. Recommend to fans of Shelley’s original and teens ready for more intrigue than R. L. Stine’s Fear Street series has to offer." —Booklist
"In this trilogy opener, Baker takes the essence of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; throws in heaps of high school drama; mystery, and murder; and then sets it in the small town of Hollow Pines, TX." —School Library Journal
Frequently asked questions
Is Teen Hyde: High School Horror appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book is rated PG13 for violence, indicating that it contains scenes that may include intense or graphic content, though specific details are not provided in the search results. The book is part of a horror series and is described as improving on the scares from its predecessor, indicating a focus on horror elements suitable for a teen audience.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have violence?
The book is rated PG13 for violence, indicating that it contains scenes that may include intense or graphic content, though specific details are not provided in the search results.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have scary content?
The book is part of a horror series and is described as improving on the scares from its predecessor, indicating a focus on horror elements suitable for a teen audience.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the search results.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism detected in the search results.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have profanity?
The book contains 65 instances of swearing, categorized under PG13, indicating the presence of mild to moderate profanity.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have sexual identity?
The book is rated PG13 for mature content, which includes both heterosexual and homosexual themes, suggesting the presence of sexual content appropriate for a teen audience.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have gender roles?
The narrative includes a sober look at the complexities of feminism and gender expectations, particularly through the character of Cassidy Hyde, suggesting a modern feminist framing.
Does Teen Hyde: High School Horror have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes references to both heterosexual and homosexual relationships, indicating the presence of LGBTQ+ themes. It is categorized as having mature content, which suggests a normalization of diverse sexual orientations.
