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 KING JOHN 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€œcrew,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 Time Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of the Year
A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year
A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year
A YALSA Quick Pick
An ALA Notable Book

â€œA 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€”Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Awardâ€“winning author ofÂ Brown Girl Dreaming

â€œThe 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€”Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner forÂ As Brave As You
Country USA
Manufacturer Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-09-19
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2017-09-19
Format	Kindle eBook

The Stars Beneath Our Feet

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