Yummy (Lemonade Collection)
Sue Mahan
Yummy (Lemonade Collection)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sue Mahan
Illustrated by Lang Wethington
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
What if one boy’s tough world pushed him to make choices no child should have to face? Yummy is just eleven, trying to find a place where he belongs, but danger and hard decisions follow him everywhere. Can he find a way to be somebody despite everything stacked against him?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Yummy is a fictionalized account of the true story of an eleven-year-old boy caught in a cycle of abuse, neglect, and crime. Written from Yummy's perspective, this middle-grade novel explores heavy themes such as violence, family struggles, and survival in a challenging environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should be aware of intense subject matter including gang involvement and trauma.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781585842667
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Huckleberry Press
- Published
- October 2000
- Type
- Fiction