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Towers Falling
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Deja has a lot of responsibilities in her family because her mom is always working and her dad is sick. Deja is also starting at a new school because they've moved to a homeless shelter. She immediately loves her new school and makes two close friends. As her class starts to study the towers that used to fill the nearby skyline, Deja makes great connections between history and her life, but when her dad finds out the topic they're studying he becomes furious. Deja has never learned about 9/11, and her curiosity draws her to learn more.
This is a good read for kids who were not alive to experience 9/11 - they would learn about this historical date along with Deja as she uncovers new facts and revelations. The friendship between Deja, Ben, and Sabeen is an example of true friendship; they support each other and help each to learn a little more about their own lives, while not judging anyone. Deja is a 5th grader, so I would say this is perfect for kids in grades 4-6.
This is a good read for kids who were not alive to experience 9/11 - they would learn about this historical date along with Deja as she uncovers new facts and revelations. The friendship between Deja, Ben, and Sabeen is an example of true friendship; they support each other and help each to learn a little more about their own lives, while not judging anyone. Deja is a 5th grader, so I would say this is perfect for kids in grades 4-6.