Crumble (a Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A heartfelt and magic-filled graphic novel for fans of Sheets and Real Friends about baking, friendship, and feeling every kind of emotion--no matter the flavor.
Emily, her mom, and her aunt Gina have a very special magical power: They can bake emotions into the desserts they sell at their family bakery. Need a dash of confidence? Try their millionaire shortbread! Want relief after a stressful day? The cheesecake will lighten your spirits! There is only one rule: Never bake a bad feeling.
Every day after school, Emily and her best friend, Dae, make tried-and-true recipes, while she and Aunt Gina brainstorm new ones. But when Aunt Gina dies in an accident, Emily's life is turned upside down. Not knowing what to do, Emily breaks the rule and bakes her bad feelings into. . . a crumble. It looks gross. Dae says it tastes gross. But they can't stop eating it. Neither can Emily's classmates. And with her grief and pain baked into the crumble, Emily gets the comfort of being at least a little numb. So even though she's not supposed to, she makes it again, and again, and again.
But baking (and eating) bad feelings doesn't really make them go away . . .
Praise for Crumble
★ "Deliciously cute, funny, and touching." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Equal parts love and heartbreak.... Unique and poignant." --BookPage, starred review
Frequently asked questions
Is Crumble (a Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Emily's aunt dies suddenly in a car accident, and the damaged car is shown, but the book handles it gently as a story about grief. Emily's best friend Dae, a main supporting character, is described as nonbinary or gender-nonconforming.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have scary content?
Found (Brief): Emily's aunt dies suddenly in a car accident, and the damaged car is shown, but the book handles it gently as a story about grief.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Crumble (a Graphic Novel) have gender & orientation?
Found (Supporting): Emily's best friend Dae, a main supporting character, is described as nonbinary or gender-nonconforming.
