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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
As I was reading this book, it brought up memories of this fateful day. I was transported back in time and could remember where I was and the emotions I felt watching the Twin Towers burning and crumbling on the television. Therefore you could say that I did get emotional while reading this book.
However, I thought this was a well written book for the younger readers. They may not remember this event but they will connect with Brandon and Reshmina.
Although, I have to say that I connected with Brandon a bit more myself. Not that Reshmina's story was not significant as well with the invasion of Taliban. I just was more connected with the Twin Towers as I just remember it a bit more stronger. I know that events like these are important to remember as they are part of our history. Therefore, I am happy to share this book with my nephews.
However, I thought this was a well written book for the younger readers. They may not remember this event but they will connect with Brandon and Reshmina.
Although, I have to say that I connected with Brandon a bit more myself. Not that Reshmina's story was not significant as well with the invasion of Taliban. I just was more connected with the Twin Towers as I just remember it a bit more stronger. I know that events like these are important to remember as they are part of our history. Therefore, I am happy to share this book with my nephews.
I really liked the portion of the book that followed Brandon and his experience in the North Tower on 9/11. It hit all the historical points and really brought one into the experience of that day.
The book also follows an Afghan girl in 2019. I really didn’t like this portion of the book. It was rife with an agenda that I found inappropriate in connection with the story of 9/11.
The book also follows an Afghan girl in 2019. I really didn’t like this portion of the book. It was rife with an agenda that I found inappropriate in connection with the story of 9/11.
Uffda! Alan Gratz does it again. This impactful story weaves current events and history together through the perspectives of two young people. It's an action-packed, emotional, thought-provoking story with great historical information at the end.
Two separate stories with Brandon in NYC on September 11, 2001 and Reshmina in Afghanistan on September 11, 2019. I loved seeing a YA book about 9/11, because so many of these teenagers either weren't born or just wee babes when this big event happened. I also enjoyed reading about how the War on Terror has affected the Afghans, even decades later.
Alan Gratz is an AMAZING AUTHOR! One of the very best.
Alan Gratz is an AMAZING AUTHOR! One of the very best.
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I think lots of kids will like reading this book and learning the history of 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan. But I figured out the twist early on and it was a groaner. Life is never that tidy or convenient! I think that’s what made this feel like a book. Maybe that doesn’t make sense... the good books I read feel like real life, but this felt fabricated. There’s a lot of trauma in this book, so sensitive kids should probably steer clear.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
At first the pace of the book was quite slow in my opinion, but I loved the ending and twist… (even though for some people it might have been obvious, not for me lol)