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Holler of the Fireflies

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore

By David Barclay Moore
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By David Barclay Moore
Read by Zeno Robinson and David Barclay Moore

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Sep 05, 2023 | ISBN 9781524701314 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Holler of the Fireflies

    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.

    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 = ∞

    About Holler of the Fireflies

    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 = ∞

    About Holler of the Fireflies

    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 = ∞

    About Holler of the Fireflies

    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 = ∞

    About Holler of the Fireflies

    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 = ∞

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    About 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… More about David Barclay Moore

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    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… More about David Barclay Moore

    About 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… More about David Barclay Moore

    About 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… More about David Barclay Moore

    About 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… More about David Barclay Moore

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 05, 2023 | 368 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524701314

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 27, 2022 | 368 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524701284

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 27, 2022 | 368 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524701291

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 27, 2022 | 368 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781524701307

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 27, 2022 | 485 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593413784

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    Praise

    A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
    A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

    ★ ”Thoughtful explorations of issues such as corporate greed, the opioid crisis, water rights, and the little-known history of Affrilachians abound in this outstanding novel. An emotionally resonant narrative skillfully connecting the past, present, and future.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Explores serious and urgent subjects, including gentrification, class, environmental racism, police brutality and sexual identity. Moore’s sophisticated story raises as many questions as it answers, making the point that issues around American history, identity and injustice are neither simple nor straightforward.”—The New York Times

    ★ “The joy and resilience of two kids coming into their own is satisfying. A highly recommended important purchase; both timely and timeless.” —School Library Journal

    ★ “Moore covers timely social issues in this richly wrought fish-out-of-water story that takes a 12-year-old Brooklynite gamer to Appalachia.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “Moore packs his narrative with themes and carries it all off with well-rounded characters, lively dialogue and action, and often beautiful sensory prose.” —The Horn Book

    ★ ”Outstanding. Moore’s thoughtful approach to big ideas is honest and his text attends to the topics in a way that allows middle-grade readers to understand and older readers to relate. Holler of the Fireflies is a feel-good book that still manages to go deep into heavy topics. Profound.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

    “A compelling and timely read.” —Booklist

    Awards

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    Junior Library Guild Selection SELECTION

    Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books SELECTION

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