![]() David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge-of adolescence, of grief, of violence-and shows how Lolly's inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape-and an unexpected bridge back to the world. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. His path isn't clear-and the pressure to join a "crew," as his brother did, is always there. ![]() Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. ![]() Lolly's always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Then Lolly's mother's girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. They're still reeling from his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. It's Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren't celebrating. JORDAN TO DIRECT MOVIE ADAPTATION! SIX STARRED REVIEWS! ** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING-JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! ** The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother's death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. ![]() It's not just a narrative it's an experience. ![]()
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