Midnight for Charlie Bone
by Jenny Nimmo
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Charlie Bone discovers he has magical abilities and attends a special boarding school for children with extraordinary gifts.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are some minor conflicts and chases between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some magical elements and mysterious events might be unsettling.
The story features various magical abilities and a school for them.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview centers on the discovery and use of innate powers.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharlie and his friends show courage in using their gifts.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes among the students.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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