On September 11, 2001, 9-year-old Brandon goes to work with his dad on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center in New York City. Out of nowhere, two airplanes slam into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. Can Brandon and his dad escape? Fast forward 18 years to September 11, 2019. 11-year-old Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war in Afghanistan. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Helping him will put her entire family in mortal danger. What will she do? In time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, "Ground Zero" by Alan Gratz delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history, hope, revenge, and fear.