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A boy navigates the challenges of life in Harlem after his brother's tragic death in this remarkable debut novel that highlights community and creativity. Set on Christmas Eve, twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mother are grappling with grief from a gang-related shooting. A transformative gift from his mother’s girlfriend—two large bags of Legos—offers Lolly a chance to rebuild his life. Traditionally meticulous in following kit instructions, Lolly now faces a pile of blocks without guidance, forcing him to carve his own path. The allure of joining a gang, like his brother, looms large, especially after he and a friend are attacked. However, constructing a fantastical Lego city at the community center becomes Lolly's refuge and a way to reconnect with his surroundings. David Barclay Moore skillfully depicts a boy on the brink of adolescence, grief, and violence, illustrating how Lolly's creativity helps him forge a life with stability and hope. This poignant tale has garnered acclaim, including six starred reviews and recognition as a Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year, with a film adaptation directed by Michael B. Jordan in the works.
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet, David Barclay Moore
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2017
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- Titel
- The Stars Beneath Our Feet
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- David Barclay Moore
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2017
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 304
- ISBN10
- 1524701246
- ISBN13
- 9781524701246
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Kinderbücher, Young Adult, Gegenwartsliteratur, Freundschaft, USA, Kinderbücher, LGBTQ+ Literatur, Tod, Lebensgeschichten, Für Kinder und Jugendliche, Reisen, Für Kinder von 8–12 Jahren, Liebesgeschichten, Afroamerikanische Literatur, Brüder, Gangs
- Bewertung
- 3,95 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- A boy navigates the challenges of life in Harlem after his brother's tragic death in this remarkable debut novel that highlights community and creativity. Set on Christmas Eve, twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mother are grappling with grief from a gang-related shooting. A transformative gift from his mother’s girlfriend—two large bags of Legos—offers Lolly a chance to rebuild his life. Traditionally meticulous in following kit instructions, Lolly now faces a pile of blocks without guidance, forcing him to carve his own path. The allure of joining a gang, like his brother, looms large, especially after he and a friend are attacked. However, constructing a fantastical Lego city at the community center becomes Lolly's refuge and a way to reconnect with his surroundings. David Barclay Moore skillfully depicts a boy on the brink of adolescence, grief, and violence, illustrating how Lolly's creativity helps him forge a life with stability and hope. This poignant tale has garnered acclaim, including six starred reviews and recognition as a Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year, with a film adaptation directed by Michael B. Jordan in the works.