Holler of the Fireflies
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  • Published: 27 September 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593413784
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00

Holler of the Fireflies

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21 Nov 2023
EBook
27 Sep 2022
Audiobook
27 Sep 2022
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A boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer.

A brilliant new novel from the award-winning author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet.

A boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer in this brilliant novel from the award-winning author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet.

Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good.

Javari will learn a lot about science, tech, engineering, and math at camp. And also about rich people, racism, and hidden agendas. But it’s Cricket, a local boy, budding activist, and occasional thief, who will show him a different side of the holler—and blow his mind wide open.

Javari is about to have that summer. Where everything gets messy and complicated and confusing . . . and you wouldn’t want it any other way.

J + C + summer = ∞
  • Published: 27 September 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593413784
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00
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Praise for Holler of the Fireflies

Praise for The Stars Beneath Our Feet:
"Moore tells Lolly's story of survival with the right mix of humor and hope to balance violence, fear, denial and deprivation. It's a book in which art is celebrated, being different is an act of resistance, and acceptance, not resignation, is the answer." --The New York Times

"This well-honed debut novel paints a vivid picture of Lolly and the choices that he must make." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A debut that serves as a powerful instructive for writing from and reading the intersections--125th Street-size intersections for all readers to enjoy." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Moore infuses the story with hope and aspiration, giving Lolly the chance to find salvation through creativity." --Publishers Weekly, starred review