The Stars Beneath Our Feet
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
A boy navigates the challenging landscape of Harlem following his brother's death in this remarkable debut novel that highlights community and creativity. It's Christmas Eve, and twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mother are still grappling with grief from a gang-related shooting months earlier. Lolly's world shifts when his mother's girlfriend gifts him two bags of Legos. While he has always followed kit instructions, he now faces a pile of blocks without guidance, forcing him to carve his own path. The pressure to join a "crew," like his brother, looms large, especially after a violent encounter with peers. However, constructing a Lego city at the community center offers Lolly an escape and a way to reconnect with life. David Barclay Moore crafts a poignant portrayal of a boy on the brink of adolescence, grief, and violence, illustrating how Lolly's creativity helps him build a life with solid foundations. Praised by notable authors, the novel resonates with themes of resilience and the transformative power of imagination, making it a compelling read that stays with you long after the last page.
