Ground zero

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. September 11, 2001, New York...

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Main Author: Gratz, Alan, 1972- (Author)
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language: English
Published: 2021.
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Summary: 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. 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.
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Audience: Text Difficulty 3
MG/Middle grades (4th-8th)
4.8
ISBN: 9781338245776
Author Notes: ALAN GRATZ is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including Two Degrees , Ground Zero , Allies , Grenade, Refugee , Projekt 1065 , Prisoner B-3087 , Code of Honor , and Captain America: The Ghost Army , an original graphic novel. Alan lives in North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Look for him online at alangratz.com.