Eleven-year-old Roger is trying to make sense of his classmate Robert -Yummy- Sandifer's death, but first he has to make sense of Yummy's life. Yummy could be as tough as a pit bull sometimes. Other times he was as sweet as the sugary treats he loved to eat. Was Yummy some sort of monster, or just another kid?
As Roger searches for the truth, he finds more and more questions. How did Yummy end up in so much trouble? Did he really kill someone? And why do all the answers seem to lead back to a gang--the same gang Roger's older brother belongs to?
Yummy: The Last Days of a...
Eleven-year-old Roger is trying to make sense of his classmate Robert -Yummy- Sandifer's death, but first he has to make sense of Yummy's life. Yum...
A stirring look at the early life of Johnny Cash, from his harsh but music-filled childhood to the first flush of stardom. There s never been anyone like music legend Johnny Cash. His deep voice is instantly recognizable, and his heartfelt songs resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. G. Neri captures Johnny s story in beautiful free verse, portraying an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent who grew up in extreme poverty, faced incredible challenges, and ultimately found his calling by always being true to the gift of his voice. A. G. Ford s luscious paintings of the...
A stirring look at the early life of Johnny Cash, from his harsh but music-filled childhood to the first flush of stardom. There s never been anyo...
Three moves is all it takes to change the outcome of the game.
In Marcus's world, battles are fought everyday--on the street, at home, and in school. Angered by his sister's death and his father's absence, and pushed to the brink by a bullying classmate, Marcus fights back with his fists.
One punch away from being kicked out of school and his home, Marcus encounters CM, an unlikely chess master who challenges him to fight his battles on the chess board. Guarded and distrusting, Marcus must endure more hard lessons before he can accept CM's help to regain control...
Three moves is all it takes to change the outcome of the game.
In Marcus's world, battles are fought everyday--on the street, ...
