Publication Date: Feb 2021

Blurb:

It’s September 11, 2001. Brandon, a 9-year-old boy, goes to work for the day with his dad . . . at the World Trade Center in New York City. When two planes hit the towers, Brandon and his father are trapped inside a fiery nightmare as terror and confusion swirl around them. Can they escape — and what will the world be like when they do?
In present-day Afghanistan, Reshmina is an 11-year-old girl who is used to growing up in the shadow of war, but she has dreams of peace and unity. When she ends up harboring a wounded young American soldier, she and her entire family are put in mortal danger. But Reshmina also learns something surprising about the roots of this endless war.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a middle grade/young adult historical fiction story about 9/11.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild – Jesus and God used as religious exclamations

Sexual Content: None

Violence: Moderate – (Strong for this age group) People jumping from the World Trade Center, bodies along the sidewalk, people crushed by the building, people being burned by jet fuel. Taliban fighting, bombing.

Substance Use: None

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: Islam is mentioned. A character prays to Allah.

Other Topics: Political views regarding the war on terror are mentioned in the last chapters. Some mildly negative depictions of American soldiers.

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