The Potion of Doom
Will be published approx. on 24. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-00-877694-7 (ISBN)
Description
The ghastly tale of a spoiled child, a crumbling manor and a life-changing potion...
'I can't wait to read it again.' - Lemony Snicket
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?
'I can't wait to read it again.' - Lemony Snicket
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?
Reviews / Votes
'A good book is like a strong potion, and this book made me shiver uncontrollably and collapse in a heap. I can't wait to read it again.' - Lemony SnicketMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-877694-7 (9780008776947)
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Person
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.