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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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27 Sept 2022
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27 Sept 2022
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21 Nov 2023
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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 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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About the author

DAVID BARCLAY MOORE

DAVID BARCLAY MOORE is the author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet, which won the Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent.
 
David was born and raised in Missouri. 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 worked in film, journalism, and communications.
 
David now divides his time between Brooklyn, NY; Los Angeles, CA; and St. Louis, MO. 
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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