What reading level is Charley Skedaddle?

Charley Skedaddle by Jean Jamieson, Novel Units, Inc. Staff, Anne Troy, Phyllis Green is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Charley Skedaddle appropriate for?

Charley Skedaddle is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Charley Skedaddle?

Charley Skedaddle is fiction — United States.

Does Charley Skedaddle have any content warnings?

Charley Skedaddle has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Charley Skedaddle

Jean Jamieson, Novel Units, Inc. Staff, Anne Troy, Phyllis Green

Charley Skedaddle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Jamieson, Novel Units, Inc. Staff, Anne Troy, Phyllis Green

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Charley Skedaddle is one of the bravest kids you'll ever meet—he runs away from the Civil War, but that’s just the start of his incredible adventure. Facing tough choices and new friends, Charley shows what courage really means. His story proves that even the smallest heroes can make a big difference.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Historical Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This teacher's guide for 'Charley Skedaddle' offers comprehensive lesson plans designed to support early readers, focusing on essential reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, it complements the historical fiction novel without including the book itself. The guide is structured to engage young learners with age-appropriate content centered around themes of bravery and personal growth.