The Stars Beneath Our Feet

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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
Author	David Barclay Moore
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781524701260
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Knopf Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Knopf Books for Young Readers
NumberOfPages	300
PublicationDate	2017-09-19
Publisher	Knopf Books for Young Readers
ReleaseDate	2017-09-19
Studio	Knopf Books for Young Readers

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