Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley?
Rebecca Caudill, Nancy Grossman
Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rebecca Caudill, Nancy Grossman
The text is written at a 3rd 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 stands at the edge of the schoolyard, the bright flag in his trembling hands. His classmates watch closely, waiting to see if he can hold this special honor without dropping it. But just as the bell rings, something unexpected happens!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fictional story follows Charley Cornett, a new student in an Appalachian mountain school, as he learns about responsibility and earns the respect of his classmates through the simple task of carrying the flag. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it explores themes of growing up and belonging in a warm and accessible way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789995473778
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
- Published
- June 1988
- Type
- Fiction