Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom

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'I can't wait to read it again.' - Lemony Snicket The ghastly tale of a spoiled child, a crumbling manor and a life-changing potion … perfect for fans of the award-winning The Beast and the Bethany series!

The only thing you need to know right now is that it all started for Henrik Jekyll when he found out about the Hyde Potion …In a whimsical twist on the classic Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 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?gothic humourChaos and mayhempotions and laboratoriesmonsters inside and out …Perfect for 8+ fans of Mallory Vale and the Curse of Maggoty Skull, Gloam and Stitch Head

About the author

Jack Meggitt Phillips is an incredibly exciting new talent. He is an author, scriptwriter and playwright whose work has been performed at The Roundhouse and featured on Radio 4. He is scriptwriter and presenter of The History of Advertising podcast. In his mind, Jack is an enormously talented ballroom dancer, however his enthusiasm far surpasses his actual talent. Jack lives in north London where he spends most of his time drinking peculiar teas and reading PG Wodehouse novels.