September Roses

Written by Jeanette Winter

Stranded in NYC on 9/11, two sisters find purpose for 2,400 roses.

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34 pages· 454 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~580L

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Bookroo's summary

On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa arrive in New York City with 2,400 roses for a flower show. As the tragic events unfold, they find themselves stranded, their plans upended. With flights canceled and the city in mourning, they must decide how to use their roses to honor the victims. Amidst the chaos, they discover a new purpose, transforming their floral tribute into a poignant symbol of remembrance. How will their unexpected journey impact their lives and those around them?

From the publisher

A tribute to the memory of September 11

On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa are flying to New York City with 2,400 roses to be displayed at a flower show. As their plane approaches the airport, a cloud of black smoke billows over the Manhattan skyline. When they land, they learn of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. All flights are canceled; the sisters cannot go home, and they are stranded with boxes and boxes of roses.

In the days that followed September 11, Jeanette Winter was drawn to Union Square and saw, among the hundreds of memorial offerings, twin towers made of roses. In the pages of this small and vibrant book, she tells a moving story.

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