Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley?
by Rebecca Caudill, Nancy Grossman
Perfection Learning Prebound 1988
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- school life
- responsibility
- kindness and empathy
- community
- growing up
- behavior and consequences
- family support
About this book
Charley is a spirited first grader at a small country school where one student is chosen each day to carry the American flag for showing responsibility and kindness. He’s determined to be the flag-bearer, but his big energy sometimes gets in the way. Through everyday adventures at school and home, Charley learns what it really means to be helpful and thoughtful. Warm, humorous, and down-to-earth, this short chapter book is perfect for young readers moving into longer stories.
Setting: a small one-room school in the Appalachian mountains, mid-20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? right for my child?
Yes — Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.6, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include school life, responsibility, kindness and empathy.
How long does it take to read Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley??
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 11,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley??
Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? has an AR reading level of 3.6, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.