The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about 12-year-old Wallace "Lolly" Rachpaul growing up in Harlem in New York City. The book begins Christmas Eve a few months after Lolly's big brother Jermaine was tragically killed in a gang-related shooting. The story follows Lolly as he channels his grief into creativity. This inspirational story of family, tragedy, and resilience demonstrates the healing power of art, community, and friendship.
Students can create character maps for The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore, tracking character traits, development, and more!
Storyboard Text
WALLACE "LOLLY" RACHPAUL
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VEGA
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MA
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YVONNE
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ROSE
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DADDY RACHPAUL
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JERMAINE
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STEVE
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MR. ALI
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MS. JEN
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SUNNY
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APRIL E.
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ROCKIT
HARP
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Physical / Personality Traits: How does this character interact with others in the book? What challenges does this character face?