Charlie Bone and the invisible boy
by Jenny Nimmo
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
Charlie Bone discovers he has magical abilities and attends a special boarding school for gifted children, facing challenges and uncovering mysteries.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and some confrontations occur.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
Some suspenseful and slightly unsettling moments exist.
Magic and supernatural abilities are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story features a magical world and its own rules.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharlie shows courage in using his powers.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendships develop among the students.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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