David Barclay Moore is anexciting new voice. MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:ANew York Times Notable BookA Time Top 10 Children's Books of the YearA Boston GlobeBest Children's Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA KirkusReviews Best Children's Book of the YearA Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of theYearAn ALA-YALSA Quick PickAn ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book “A fast and furiousread in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge-ofadolescence, of grief, of violence-and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life withfirm foundations and open doors. But building a fantasticalLego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape-and an unexpected bridge backto the world.
When Lolly and his friend arebeaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. His path isn’t clear-andthe pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. Now, faced with a pile ofbuilding blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. Lolly’s always lovedLegos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly.
Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend bringshim a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. They’re still reeling from his older brother’sdeath in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. JORDAN TO DIRECTMOVIE ADAPTATION!SIX STARRED REVIEWS! It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-yearoldLolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. ** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTTKING–JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **MICHAEL B. It’s thenovel we’ve been waiting for." -The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe paththrough the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debutnovel that celebrates community and creativity. It’s not just a narrative it’s an experience. EBOOK The Stars Beneath Our Feet Full PDFEBOOK The StarsBeneath Our Feet FullPDFDescription"The right story at the right time.
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