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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
Yummy
Written by Greg Neri · Illustrated by Randy Duburke
A boy seeks truth in a classmate's tragic life and death tied to gang violence.
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Bookroo's summary
Roger, an eleven-year-old, grapples with the haunting death of his classmate, Yummy, a boy caught in the web of gang violence. As Roger delves into Yummy's life, he uncovers unsettling truths and questions his own moral compass. Was Yummy a victim or a villain? With his brother's gang connections looming, Roger must navigate a world where innocence and guilt blur. This gripping tale, set in 1994 Chicago, challenges readers to confront the complexities of right and wrong in a world where choices can be deadly.
At a glance
- Format
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- GN510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 139540
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2010
- First published
- July 31, 2010
- Publisher
- Lee Low Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781584302667
- LCCN
- 2006017771
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