Ground Zero

Name: Ground Zero
Rating: 4.769230842590332 (13 reviews)

Alan Gratz

Feb 2021 · Scholastic Inc.

4.8

13 reviews

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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.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

13 reviews

Jared Byrne

January 19, 2023

Gratz is a master of storytelling in his ability to engage with very emotional, and often devastating, content in a way that is more approachable through compelling characters and storylines. This book is no different. The fictional story treats a very painful topic, and the author does it well.

Mary Burbage

July 20, 2021

Definitely recommend this book, I think it really told the horrific event in a really intriguing way.

Ryan

April 29, 2024

I loved the switch from the terrorist attacks to the aftermath of the events (the Afghan War)

About the author

ALAN GRATZ is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including 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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