Ground Zero

Thank you to Edelweiss and Scholastic Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. When I heard that Alan Gratz was writing a new book, this time about the events of 9/11, suffice it to say, I was excited. And this novel did not disappoint. Ground Zero is told in dual, third-person......more

CW: (view spoiler)[father dies, lots of deaths during 9/11 some of which are described on page, extremist Taliban ideals on page, war scenes /deaths/injuries, mother died when MC was younger, sister killed by American bombing (hide spoiler)] Well that was a surprisingly gritty and difficult read given that the main characters are......more

One way or another, we still live in a world reshaped and redefined by what happened in those 102 frightful minutes on a bright blue September morning in 2001. And I believe it's more important than ever for new generations to understand how we got from there to where we are today. This note from the......more

Thank you Rockstar Book Tours and Scholastic for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own. Ground Zero By: Alan Gratz REVIEW ☆☆☆☆☆ It's odd that a generation now exists with no prior knowledge of the Twin Towers terrorist attacks. That is why books suc......more

This is a riveting story told from two points of view that finally converge. If I were still teaching 6th or 7th grade reading, this author would be one I could recommend to certain students. His books are historical in nature, but written so a young person can understand and appreciate them. Mr. Ga......more