The journey of little Charlie
by Christopher Paul Curtis
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Charlie, a young boy living in the harsh world of sharecropping, faces tough choices as he navigates a time of great injustice. With courage and a kind heart, he learns what it means to stand up for what is right, even when the world around him seems unfair. This powerful tale blends humor and hope to shed light on a difficult chapter in history.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalComing of AgeFamilyHistoricalSocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Slavery Harsh Social Conditions Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780545156660
- Pages
- 234
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 48,178
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Children of sharecroppersSharecroppersPlantation ownersJuvenile fictionSlaveryFictionFugitive slavesRace relationsAfrican AmericansHistoryChildren's fictionSlavery, fictionSouth carolina, fictionAfrican americans, fiction
Places
South CarolinaUnited States