The Stars Beneath Our Feet
Description
After the sudden death of his older brother in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul tries to hold onto the holidays—and his own future—while the pressure to join a gang closes in around him. At the Harlem community center, he channels his grief and fear into building a fantastically creative LEGO city, using imagination as both refuge and a way to connect with others. As Lolly navigates shifting loyalties, community expectations, and the pull of violence, he confronts what it means to choose safety, belonging, and hope. Blending emotional realism with inventive, kid-centered storytelling, this novel explores themes of loss, resilience, and the power of creativity to reshape a life.
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paperback
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published Jan 1, 2017
294 pages
ISBN: 9781524701246
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
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