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Ground Zero / Alan Gratz.

Gratz, Alan, 1972- (author.).

Summary:

Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. 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? In time for the twentieth anniverary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear--and the stunning links between the past and present. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781338245752
ISBN: 1338245759
ISBN: 9781338747690
Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2021.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:	Publisher, publishing date, and paging may vary. Award Book.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Scholastic Press. Grades 4-6. Scholastic Press. Young adult. 690L Lexile. 690L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.8 9 510304.
Awards Note:	Truman Readers Award nominee 2023-2024