"The right story at the right time. . . . Its not just a narrative its an experience. Its the novel weve been waiting for." TheNew York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brothers death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KINGJOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! SIX STARRED REVIEWS! Its Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelveyearold Lolly Rachpaul and his mom arent celebrating. Theyre still reeling from his older brothers death in a gangrelated shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lollys mothers girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lollys 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 isnt clearand 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 escapeand an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edgeof adolescence, of grief, of violenceand shows how Lollys inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEETA New York...

Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: YF; Weight: 344 g; Dimensions: 195 x 140 x 18

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