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A review by emrecor
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

My read aloud for my two sixth grade reading classes every year since Gratz released the book… no matter how many times I read the story, it never gets old! The story of Reshmina, the Afghan girl living in 2019, tells such an important, but lesser known perspective that children (and also adults honestly) in the USA hardly think about. Beautifully written, heavily researched and accurately depicted historical elements, and an engaging, complex dual perspective makes this book a must-read for tweens, adults, and everyone in between!
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