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The stars beneath our feet / David Barclay Moore.
Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community center.
Record details
- ISBN: 1524701270 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781524701277 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 294 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First Yearling edition.
- Publisher: New York : Yearling, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 10 and up. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 10.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Brothers > Death > Juvenile fiction. Gangs > Juvenile fiction. LEGO toys > Juvenile fiction. Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J FIC Moore | 31681020184305 | JFIC | Available | - |
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Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community center. - Random House, Inc.
"The right story at the right time. . . . Itâs not just a narrative; itâs an experience. Itâs the novel weâve been waiting for." âThe New York Times
A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brotherâs death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.
** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KINGâJOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **
SIX STARRED REVIEWS!
Itâs Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom arenât celebrating. Theyâre still reeling from his older brotherâs death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lollyâs motherâs girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lollyâs 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 isnât clearâand the pressure to join a âcrew,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 escapeâand 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 edgeâof adolescence, of grief, of violenceâand shows how Lollyâs inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors.
MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:
A New York Times Notable Book
A Time 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
âA 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 havenât heard the last of his brilliance.â âJacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Awardâwinning of Brown Girl Dreaming
âThe Stars Beneath Our Feet 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 âJason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner for As Brave As You
