Call me Charley
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1945
Charley, a Black boy, navigates the challenges of attending a predominantly white school in the 1940s.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are instances of verbal harassment and intimidation.
Some mild racial slurs are used in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story depicts societal prejudice, not a direct worldview promotion.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharley demonstrates significant courage in facing prejudice.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Charley's resilience shows a form of inner strength.
The story implicitly highlights the importance of equality and understanding.
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