elizabethstrachan 's review for:

Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes

4.5

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I picked this up at a thrift store without realizing it was meant for a younger crowd, but I decided to give it a go anyway. I like how the story focused on the people affected by 9/11 in various ways, including Sabeen, a Muslim girl, and the racism and Islamophobia her family has faced since the attack. It was deep, especially for a book geared toward younger readers.