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The Stars Beneath Our Feet

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“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.” —The New York Times

A boy tries to steer a protected path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.

WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT!
MICHAEL B. JORDAN TO DIRECT MOVIE ADAPTATION!
SIX STARRED REVIEWS!

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 only some months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift so that they can change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s all the time loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly will have to find his own way forward.
 
His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to enroll in a “crew,” as his brother did, is all the time there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the protected 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 Lolly’s 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 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 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 Brown Girl Dreaming

“The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a kid, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you’re going to too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner for As Brave As You
 
“The Stars Beneath Our Feet is the book I’ve been waiting for. Rarely do you see this side of New York rendered so authentically and generously. Such a lot heart here. And Such a lot talent.” —Matt de la Peña, Newbery Award–winning creator of Last Stop on Market Street

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