"The right story at the right time. . . . Itβs not just a narrative; itβs an experience. Itβs the novel weβve been waiting for." βTheΒ New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brotherβs death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrat
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
β Scribed by Moore, David Barclay
- Book ID
- 109963845
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Year
- 2017
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 2 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781524701246
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β¦ Synopsis
**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's been described as a "fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us" by Newbery Honor and National Book Award -winning author Jacqueline Woodson.
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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.
His path isn't clear--and the pressure to join a "crew," as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are...
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"The right story at the right time. . . . Itβs not just a narrative; itβs an experience. Itβs the novel weβve been waiting for." βTheΒ New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brotherβs death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrat