The Red Badge of Courage
Acceptable with guidance. Age: 12+. A Catholic review of this book for parents.
Our review
Henry Fleming is a young soldier in the American Civil War. In his first battle he gets scared and runs away. Later he finds his courage, carries the flag, and charges with his regiment. A powerful, bleak look at fear and courage that needs a parent's voice, Acceptable with guidance. Age 12, set by Lumen's own read-alone age.
For parents
Age 12, set by Lumen's own read-alone age (Common Sense Media says 11+; no publisher age found). Read it aloud from 11. Battle violence is intense: Common Sense Media says men lose limbs and lives and Henry sees several gruesome deaths. Henry finds a rotting corpse, watches his friend Jim die, and is hit on the head with a rifle. No sex, swearing or drinking per Common Sense Media. Ask: what is real courage? Is God far away in war?