Ground Zero
Experience the instant #1 New York Times bestseller, Alan Gratz's gripping novel intertwining the stories of two children, Brandon and Reshmina, set against the backdrop of 9/11 and its aftermath.
Brandon, trapped in the World Trade Center, and Reshmina, in war-torn Afghanistan, face harrowing choices that will change their lives forever. A compelling tale of courage, hope, and the enduring impact of history.
Description
Brandon is visiting his dad at work on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Suddenly, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. Brandon finds himself in the middle of it all. Can he survive - and escape? September 11, 2019. Afghanistan. Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz - and put herself and her family in mortal danger? Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller. In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear - and the stunning links between the past and present.
Information
Brand: Scholastic Press
Publisher Date: 02/02/2021
Author: Alan Gratz
Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.5
UPC: 9781338245752
Ages: 0-3 years
Pages: 320
