-World Trade Center (New York, N.Y.: 1970-200 -September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
-Afghan War, 2001- -Survival
-21st century -Historical fiction
-New York (State) -New York
-Teenage girls -Afghanistan
-New York (N.Y.) -Teenage boys
-HistoryThe 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.