Ground Zero by Alan Gratz

Ground Zero

Alan Gratz

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional sad fast-paced

Description

In time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, bestselling author Alan Gratz delivers a breathtaking, multifaceted, and resonant look at this singular event in US history -- and how it still impacts us today.It's September 11, 2001. Brandon, a 9-year-o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 67%
tense 60%
challenging 39%
dark 36%
informative 31%
reflective 27%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 43% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.38

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