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Holler of the Fireflies

By: David Barclay Moore
Narrated by: Zeno Robinson, David Barclay Moore
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Summary

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 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 = ∞

©2022 David Barclay Moore (P)2022 Listening Library

Critic reviews

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

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