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It's September 11, 2001. Brandon, a 9-year-old boy, goes to work for the day with his dad . . . at the World Trade Center in New York City. When two planes hit the towers, Brandon and his father are trapped inside a fiery nightmare as terror and confusion swirl around them. Can they escape -- and what will the world be like when they do?
In present-day Afghanistan, Reshmina is an 11-year-old girl who is used to growing up in the shadow of war, but she has dreams of peace and unity. When she ends up harboring a wounded young American soldier, she and her entire family are put in mortal danger. But Reshmina also learns something surprising about the roots of this endless war.

In the heart-pounding pages of "Ground Zero" by Alan Gratz, three teens find their lives intertwined in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Brandon, a teen working in the North Tower on that fateful day, is forced to confront the horrors of terrorism firsthand. Reshma, a Muslim American teen, faces the rising tide of Islamophobia as she struggles to prove her loyalty to her country. And Tariq, a young man from Afghanistan, embarks on a treacherous journey to America, only to find himself ensnared in suspicion and fear.

"Ground Zero" is a gripping and emotional tale that delves into the complexities of loss, resilience, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.

Through the eyes of Brandon, Reshma, and Tariq, Gratz paints a vivid portrait of a nation reeling from trauma, yet unified in its determination to heal and rebuild. "Ground Zero" is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound and thought-provoking exploration of one of the darkest days in American history.