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Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty

G. Neri
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Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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G. Neri

Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

96

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

11-14 years

Lexile Level

GN510L

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Super Short Summary

Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri explores the life of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, an eleven-year-old in Chicago caught in gang violence. Through illustrations, the book presents Yummy's struggles, choices, and the impact of his environment, highlighting themes of innocence, crime, and community.

Dark

Gritty

Mysterious

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.3

7,166 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri has been praised for its gripping narrative and impactful use of the graphic novel format to explore complex social issues. The artwork effectively enhances the storytelling. However, some critiques point out a lack of depth in character development. Overall, the book is seen as a poignant and thought-provoking read for both teens and adults.

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Who Should Read Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty?

Readers who appreciate Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri are typically teens interested in gritty, true crime stories with social themes. Comparable to The Outsiders and Monster, this graphic novel appeals to fans of realistic, engaging narratives exploring youth and crime.

4.3

7,166 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty is based on the true story of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, a real-life incident that attracted significant media attention in the 1990s.

The book's author, G. Neri, originally conceived the project in response to a story about Yummy featured in Time magazine, which highlighted the complexities of youth gang involvement.

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Illustrator Randy DuBurke was awarded the Coretta Scott King Author Honor for his artwork in the book, which captures the gritty and heartbreaking nature of Yummy's story.

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Book Details
Pages

96

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

11-14 years

Lexile Level

GN510L

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