The Stars Beneath Our Feet

The Stars Beneath Our Feet

"The right story at the right time. . . . Itâ‚¬s not just a narrative; itâ‚¬s an experience. Itâ‚¬s the novel weâ‚¬ve been waiting for." â‚¬"TheÂ New York Times

A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brotherâ‚¬s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.

** WINNER OF THEÂ CORETTA SCOTT KINGâ‚¬â€œJOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **

MICHAEL B. JORDAN TO DIRECT MOVIE ADAPTATION!

SIX STARRED REVIEWS!

Itâ‚¬s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom arenâ‚¬t celebrating. Theyâ‚¬re still reeling from his older brotherâ‚¬s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lollyâ‚¬s motherâ‚¬s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lollyâ‚¬s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward.
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His path isnâ‚¬t clearâ‚¬"and the pressure to join a â‚¬Å“crew,â‚¬Â as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escapeâ‚¬"and an unexpected bridge back to the world.Â
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David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edgeâ‚¬"of adolescence, of grief, of violenceâ‚¬"and shows how Lollyâ‚¬s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors.
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MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:
A New York Times Notable Book
A TimeÂ Top 10 Children's Books of the Year
A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year
A Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year
An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book

â‚¬Å“A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely havenâ‚¬t heard the last of his brilliance.â‚¬Â â‚¬"Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Awardâ‚¬â€œwinning ofÂ Brown Girl Dreaming

â‚¬Å“The Stars Beneath Our FeetÂ is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.â‚¬Â â‚¬"Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner forÂ As Brave As You
Country USA
Brand Yearling
Manufacturer Yearling
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781524701277
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2019-01-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781524701277

Country	USA
Brand	Yearling
Manufacturer	Yearling
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781524701277
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2019-01-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781524701277

The Stars Beneath Our Feet

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