Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11
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.
September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is 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.
Target age group 9-12
September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is 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.
Target age group 9-12
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeMilitary & Wars
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Awards
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AuthorGratz, Alan
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Lexile Level690
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherScholastic, Inc.
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Publication Date2/2/2021
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Pages336
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Dimensions1.1 H × 8.3 L × 5.7 W
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Case Qty20