Ground Zero

Written by Alan Gratz

Two kids, two eras, one fateful day. Can they survive the chaos and danger surrounding them?

4.3 Goodreads · 28,480 ratings

336 pages· 60,218 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 690L

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Bookroo's summary

Brandon is trapped in the World Trade Center on 9/11, facing terror and uncertainty. Eighteen years later, Reshmina, living amidst Afghanistan's turmoil, finds a wounded soldier. As their worlds collide across time, both must navigate life-threatening choices. Will they find hope in the chaos, or will fear prevail? Discover the powerful connections between past and present in this gripping tale of survival and courage.

From the publisher

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller.In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear – and the stunning links between the past and present.September 11, 2001, New York City: 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?September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: 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?Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.

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