Towers Falling: A Heartbreaking and Hopeful Novel of 9/11

Towers Falling is a novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes that tells the story of a young girl named Deja who witnesses the September 11th attacks from her classroom window.

Deja is a bright and curious fourth grader who loves to learn. She is also a kind and compassionate girl who always looks out for others. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, Deja is excited to go to school and learn about the Statue of Liberty.

Towers Falling

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9425 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	257 pages

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When Deja arrives at school, she notices that something is wrong. The teachers are all gathered in the hallway, looking worried. Deja asks her teacher what is going on, but her teacher doesn't answer. Instead, she tells Deja to go to her classroom and wait for further instructions.

Deja goes to her classroom and sits down at her desk. She looks out the window and sees that the sky is filled with smoke. She also sees two tall buildings on fire. Deja doesn't know what is happening, but she is scared.

A few minutes later, Deja's teacher comes into the classroom and tells the students that there has been a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. The teacher tells the students that they need to stay calm and follow her instructions.

The teacher leads the students out of the classroom and into the hallway. The students are all scared and confused. They don't know what is happening or what to do.

The teacher leads the students outside and into the schoolyard. The students are relieved to be outside, but they are still scared. They watch as the smoke and flames billow from the World Trade Center.

The students stay in the schoolyard for several hours. They watch as the towers collapse and as the smoke and flames fill the sky. The students are horrified by what they see.

Eventually, the students are allowed to go home. Deja walks home with her mother and her little brother. Deja is still scared and confused, but she is also grateful to be alive.

Towers Falling is a heartbreaking and hopeful novel that tells the story of a young girl who witnesses one of the most tragic events in American history. The novel is a reminder of the importance of hope and resilience, even in the face of tragedy.

Reviews

"Towers Falling is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Jewell Parker Rhodes has written a masterpiece that is both heartbreaking and hopeful." - The New York Times

"Towers Falling is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the events of 9/11 from the perspective of a child. Rhodes' writing is both lyrical and accessible, and she creates a vivid and unforgettable portrait of a young girl's experience of this tragedy." - The Washington Post

"Towers Falling is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. Rhodes has crafted a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and she offers a unique perspective on one of the most tragic events in American history." - Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jewell Parker Rhodes is an award-winning author of children's books. She has written over 30 books, including Towers Falling, Ghost Boys, and The Fifteen-Minute Cure. Rhodes' books have been translated into over 20 languages and have won numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award, the NAACP Image Award, and the National Book Award.

Rhodes is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Rhodes currently lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Towers Falling

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9425 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	257 pages

FREE