Ground Zero
- Subject
- Historical - United States - 21st Century
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Size
- 14.5 cm × 21.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9781338245752
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller.
Acclaimed 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.
Accelerated Reading Level 4.8
About the author
Alan GratzAuthor
Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including War Games, Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor, 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 with his family in the Pacific Northwest. Look for him online at alangratz.com.
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What reviewers said
"The plot starts at a heart-pounding pace and never relents... In a superbly structured plot, the two protagonists experience similar perils, and both respond with determination and hope... A contemporary history lesson with the uplifting message that humanity's survival depends on us working for, not against, one another. A must-have."
"The pace is quick (don't blink or you'll miss something!), its emotions deeply authentic, and the highly visual settings resonate with accuracy. With a moving author's note, pertinent back matter, and a surprise twist which brings the book full circle, Gratz delivers another winning read."
"Gratz's deeply moving writing paints vivid images of the loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9/11."
"A tour de force of war fiction."
"Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historical events and a fast-paced, entertaining read."
"A tautly paced and multifaceted portrait. . . . This gripping novel offers memorable insights into the contributions and alliances of everyday people."
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