{"product_id":"ground-zero","title":"Ground Zero: A Novel of 9\/11 by Alan Gratz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed storyteller Alan Gratz (\u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003c\/i\u003e) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeptember 11, 2001, New York City: \u003c\/b\u003e Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeptember 11, 2019, Afghanistan: \u003c\/b\u003e Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reading Level 4.8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"The plot starts at a heart-pounding pace and never relents... In a superbly structured plot, the two protagonists experience similar perils, and both respond with determination and hope... A contemporary history lesson with the uplifting message that humanity's survival depends on us working for, not against, one another. A must-have.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"The pace is quick (don't blink or you'll miss something!), its emotions deeply authentic, and the highly visual settings resonate with accuracy. With a moving author's note, pertinent back matter, and a surprise twist which brings the book full circle, Gratz delivers another winning read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\"Gratz's deeply moving writing paints vivid images of the loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9\/11.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Gratz \u003c\/strong\u003eis the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor, Two Degrees, Ground Zero, Allies, Grenade, Refugee, Projekt 1065, Prisoner B-3087, Code of Honor, and Captain America: The Ghost Army, an original graphic novel. Alan lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest. Look for him online at alangratz.com.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46167871094970,"sku":"9781338245752","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/imageloader_4bd0ce4a-7ed0-4fe2-9433-0200e1474aa4.jpg?v=1784211877","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/ground-zero","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}