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Towers Falling
Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Description for Towers Falling
Paperback. From award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks - now in paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 5AJ; YFY; YXN; YXZR; YXZW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 194 x 133. .
When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Deja can't help but feel confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers? ... Read more
When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Deja can't help but feel confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers? ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Young Readers US
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780316262217
SKU
V9780316262217
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-99
About Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jewell Parker Rhodes is the author of Ninth Ward, a Coretta Scott King honor book, and Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams Peace Association book award. She has also written many award-winning books for adults. Jewell lives with her family in Arizona.
Reviews for Towers Falling
Additional praise and awards for Jewell Parker Rhodes' books: Ninth Ward was named a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, a Notable Book for a Global Society, a CCBC Choices pick, a VOYA Top Shelf Fiction pick, an ALSC Notable Children's Book, an SLJ Best Book of the Year, an IndieBound Kids' Next List pick, a Parents' Choice Gold Award ... Read more