Cover of Yummy

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