The Stars Beneath Our Feet
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 304
Published: 2019
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“The Stars Beneath Our Feet” by David Barclay Moore follows the story of 12-year-old Lolly, who is grappling with the recent loss of his older brother. Living in a tough neighborhood in Harlem, Lolly finds solace in building intricate cities out of LEGO bricks. As he navigates grief and the challenges of adolescence, Lolly discovers the power of friendship and creativity. With the encouragement of his friends and family, he learns to face his fears, embrace his passions, and find hope in his surroundings amidst the struggles of his community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Random House USA Inc .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
John Steptoe New Talent Award - New Author
This book was recognised in the New Author category by the John Steptoe New Talent Award.
Coretta Scott King & John Steptoe Book Award - New Talent
This book was recognised in the New Talent category of the Coretta Scott King & John Steptoe Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - New Talent
This book was recognised in the New Talent category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.