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【只願能追隨夢想，以勇氣建造腳下前進的道路】The Stars Beneath Our Feet
12歲的Lolly今年沒有要慶祝聖誕節，因為全家人還壟罩著悲痛的氣氛，幾個月前Lolly的哥哥因為幫派械鬥的關係被槍殺。但Lolly仍然收到了一份禮物，媽媽的女朋友送他兩大袋滿滿的樂高積木，往常的Lolly總會遵照說明書上示範的模型來拼組，而且相當自豪能夠組得一模一樣。然而如今除了玩樂高積木外，連要不要加入幫派、怎麼跟幫派份子應對，都沒有任何範本可以參考，Lolly該如何抉擇今後的人生?
成堆的樂高積木象徵著Lolly未知的人生，當Lolly與朋友被幫派分子毆打搶劫，加入幫派似乎是相對安全的選擇，但在社區中心建造一座夢幻般的樂高城市為Lolly提供了逃脫命運的機會，還可能是通往世界的橋樑。 現在，面對成堆的樂高積木，沒有任何明確的指示，Lolly必須找到自己前進的方向。
"The right story at the right time. . . . Itˊs not just a narrative; itˊs an experience. Itˊs the novel weˊve been waiting for." --The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brotherˊs death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.
** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING-JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **
MICHAEL B. JORDAN TO DIRECT MOVIE ADAPTATION! SIX STARRED REVIEWS!
Itˊs Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom arenˊt celebrating. Theyˊre still reeling from his older brotherˊs death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lollyˊs motherˊs girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lollyˊs 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 isnˊt clear--and 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 escape--and an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge--of adolescence, of grief, of violence--and shows how Lollyˊs inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors.
MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:
A New York Times Notable Book
A Time Top 10 Childrenˊs Books of the Year
A Boston Globe Best Childrenˊs Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Childrenˊs Book of the Year
A Shelf Awareness Best Childrenˊs Book of the Year
An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
An ALA-ALSC Notable Childrenˊs Book "A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely havenˊt heard the last of his brilliance." --Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning of Brown Girl Dreaming
"The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too." --Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner for As Brave As You
作者介紹
David Barclay Moore
David is a Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe Award-winning author whose first novel, The Stars Beneath Our Feet, is being made into a film. His other books include Carrimebac and Holler of the Fireflies.
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Writer, filmmaker, super geek, cherry cobbler gobbler. Knows the Death Star plans backward and forward. Adores Mark Twain, Haruki Murakami and old Prince songs. Loves the ocean. Sincerely wants to fly. David is constantly trying to see the world differently.
He was born and raised in Missouri where he read too many novels and comic books as a child. After studying creative writing at Iowa State University, film at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and language studies at l’Université de Montpellier in France, David moved to New York City, where he has served as technical producer for Sony StudiOne, freelancer for Associated Press and communications coordinator for Harlem Children’s Zone.
David has received grants from the Ford Foundation, the Jerome Foundation, Yaddo, and the Wellspring Foundation. He was also a semi-finalist for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab.
