Yummy
by Greg Neri
Reading Level 3-4 Very Intense (Lvl 5)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.
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About This Book
Experience the gripping and tragic story of Robert 'Yummy' Sandifer, a young boy caught in the harsh realities of gang life on Chicago's Southside. This graphic novel unveils the challenges he faced, the dangers surrounding him, and the heartbreaking consequences of his choices. A powerful and emotional journey that explores the impact of violence and survival in a troubled community.
Representation & Themes
BiographySocial JusticeUrban LifeViolenceComing of AgeAfrican American Experience
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 5 — Very Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
Content Flags
Death & Grief Gang Violence Drug Use Sexual Assault Physical Danger Graphic Violence Body Horror
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781584302674
- Pages
- 94
- Publisher
- Lee & Low Books
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,086
Genres
Biography & Autobiography
Subjects
Sandifer, Robert -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American youth -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American youth -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Social conditions -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureGang members -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureGangs -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureViolence -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureChicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literatureChicago (Ill.) -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literature