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Ground Zero

Ground Zero

Published in
2021
4.33
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Description

It's September 11, 2001. Brandon, a 9-year-old boy, goes to work for the day with his dad . . . at the World Trade Center in New York City. When two planes hit the towers, Brandon and his father are trapped inside a fiery nightmare as terror and confusion swirl around them. Can they escape -- and what will the world be like when they do? In present-day Afghanistan, Reshmina is an 11-year-old girl who is used to growing up in the shadow of war, but she has dreams of peace and unity. When she ends up harboring a wounded young American soldier, she and her entire family are put in mortal danger. But Reshmina also learns something surprising about the roots of this endless war.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Educational content
  • Intriguing blend of historical fiction and adventure