The Stars Beneath Our Feet

The Stars Beneath Our Feet

<b>"The right story at the right time. . . . It€s not just a narrative; it€s an experience. It€s the novel we€ve been waiting for." €"<i>The New York Times</i><br><br> A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother€s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.<br> </b><br> <b><b>** WINNER OF THE <b>CORETTA SCOTT KING€“JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **</b><br></b><br>MICHAEL B. JORDAN TO DIRECT MOVIE ADAPTATION!<br><br>SIX STARRED REVIEWS!<br> </b><br> It€s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren€t celebrating. They€re still reeling from his older brother€s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly€s mother€s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly€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.<br>  <br> His path isn€t clear€"and the pressure to join a €œcrew,€ 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. <br>  <br> David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge€"of adolescence, of grief, of violence€"and shows how Lolly€s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors.<br> <b><i> <br> </i>MORE PRAISE FOR <i>THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:</i></b><br><b>A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Book</b><br><b>A <i>Time</i> Top 10 Children's Books of the Year</b><br><b>A <i>Boston Globe</i> Best Children's Book of the Year</b><br><b>A <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Book of the Year</b><br><b>A <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Children's Book of the Year</b><br><b>A <i>Shelf Awareness</i> Best Children's Book of the Year</b><br><b>An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick</b><br><b>An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book</b><br><br> <i>€œ</i>A 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 haven€t heard the last of his brilliance.€ €"Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award€“winning of <i>Brown Girl Dreaming<br> </i><br> €œ<i>The Stars Beneath Our Feet</i> 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.€ €"Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner for <i>As Brave As You</i>