The Stars Beneath Our Feet

The Stars Beneath Our Feet
By David Barclay Moore

This is another book set in the diverse New York City neighborhood of Harlem (like The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street). This story is about a 12-year-old boy named Lolly who is grieving the death of his older brother from a gang-related shooting. To help, Lolly's mom's girlfriend, Yvonne, brings home giant bags of Legos for Christmas, and Lolly begins to build an amazing city at the local community center--because his city outgrows their apartment! Along with his best friend Vega and a new friend, Rose, Lolly must navigate not only his grief, but make decisions about how to avoid the feuding gang members in his neighborhood.