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A review by saidtheraina
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri
3.0
This is the story of an 11-year-old kid who killed somebody.
When he did it, I was about the age of the girl he killed. I vaguely remember hearing about this in the news. I don't remember realizing it was gang-related.
DuBurke's realistic, black and white style is very appropriate to the story.
It's sad and tragic, and I'm trying to decide if it's one to booktalk. It isn't a fun read. But it may be an important read. Especially for kids who weren't alive when it happened.
When he did it, I was about the age of the girl he killed. I vaguely remember hearing about this in the news. I don't remember realizing it was gang-related.
DuBurke's realistic, black and white style is very appropriate to the story.
It's sad and tragic, and I'm trying to decide if it's one to booktalk. It isn't a fun read. But it may be an important read. Especially for kids who weren't alive when it happened.