Ground Zero
(Hardcover)
| Author(s): |
Gratz, Alan |
| Page Length: |
336 pgs |
| Copyright: |
2021 |
| Weight: |
0.88 lbs. |
| Item Code: |
313850 |
| ISBN: |
9781338245752 |
Alternating between the past and present, Ground Zero presents middle-grade readers with a captivating exploration of 9/11 and its aftermath. On September 11, 2001, Brandon and his father visit the World Trade Center, not knowing the horrors that would soon occur. In present-day Afghanistan, Reshmina fears retaliation against her family after she helps an American soldier. As the two childrens’ stories unfold, Gratz explores themes of courage and compassion in the face of tragedy, sharing a new perspective on one of the most significant events in modern history.