Stars Beneath Our Feet (Moore David Barclay)(Paperback / softback)

"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." —The 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 THE CORETTA SCOTT KING–JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **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.   His path isnÂ’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” 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 escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world.    David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how LollyÂ
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