Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley?

Rebecca Caudill, Nancy Grossman

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Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Caudill, Nancy Grossman

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
ISBN
9789995473778
Pages
96
Publisher
Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Published
June 1988
Type
Fiction

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