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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
I don’t know what to tell you. Alan Gratz is genius. A very Gratz plot twist at the end. The vivid storytelling nearly brought me to tears way before the towers even had time to fall in the story.
Another great historical fiction novel and present day realistic fiction by Alan Gratz. The characters are well developed and the two stories are woven together in a logical and realistic manner.
Solid solid 4.5. Definitely gripping for kids and their grown-ups.
As always, Gratz delivers a compelling nail-biter. His descriptions of Brandon's experiences in the North Tower were harrowing to say the least. I liked the measured balance in Reshmina's story, which was much more cerebral over all. Honestly, I was very frustrated with Pasoon's story line, but I think that was the point.
I'd recommend this for grades 7+... there are some *very* intense scenes that may be too difficult for most upper-elementary students.
I'd recommend this for grades 7+... there are some *very* intense scenes that may be too difficult for most upper-elementary students.
Is it really an Alan Gratz book if I didn’t cry…aka I cried. He’s such a good writer with dual POVs and ugh. Yeah I cried. Also a good look at the impact of the war on terror.
As I read this book, I needed many Kleenex but glad to read it abs be reminded of all that happened on 9/11/01 and since then. So glad I met Brandon and Reshmina.
This was my least favorite of all Gratz books. It was intense, and just atrocity after atrocity when I wish he would have built up the characters more along with it. That being said, revenge is a topic that begs to be talked about from this one. Revenge and perspective.
SO GOOD! I couldn’t stop. Beautiful and heartbreaking. Portrays Afghan people as relatable humans. Asks the hard questions about war. Just amazing.
This was a great read. Alan Gratz never disappoints. It was a little weird to be reading about a time in history that I was actually alive for. I can't wait for my students to read this and talk to them about the story and the true facts of 9/11. Mr. Gratz did a great job of sharing horrific details from a kid's perspective. It is very well written and one I will be promoting in my library.
It is possible that part of this book is historical fiction – but is 20 years ago historical? If you are a child who wasn’t born in 2001, it might be! I really liked the stories of the two kids living in completely different parts of the world and the way their stories aligned and intertwined. I listened to the audio of this book and it was a quick listen. While 9/11 stories are sad and difficult, I think this one is an important read.