Towers Falling

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Jul 2016 · Sold by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

From award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks in a classroom of students who cannot remember the event but live through the aftermath of its cultural shift.
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, Dèja 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?

Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history, but begin to realize how much it colors their every day.

Ratings and reviews

Im only a teenager and had to read this book for school. I was expecting more of an advanced reading experience. I then realised this book is for younger tweens/children in 5th or 6th grade. Well written and heartfelt story but not for me or older children/teens.

This book is great for all ages if you like sad. This is the book you need. It's also mad, happy and every other emotion. I LOVE it and it thick you will too. They need to make a movie of this book

I am only 11 yet this book tought me about the lifetime of effects on 9/11. This is by far the best book ever.

About the author

Jewell Parker Rhodes is the author of Ninth Ward, a Coretta Scott King honor book, Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams Peace Association book award, Bayou Magic, and Towers Falling. She has also written many award-winning books for adults.