Nine, Ten
A September 11 Story
What's it about
How do you explain a world-changing event to a new generation? This moving story explores the lives of four middle-schoolers in the days just before September 11, 2001, showing how their individual struggles and hopes were unknowingly connected moments before history was forever altered. You'll follow Sergio, Naheed, Will, and Aimee as they navigate family, friendship, and identity in different parts of America. Discover how their seemingly separate paths cross in a powerful and unforgettable way, offering a unique and deeply human perspective on the day that changed everything.
Meet the author
Nora Raleigh Baskin is a National Book Award Finalist and the ALA Schneider Family Book Award-winning author of more than twenty novels for young readers. Living in Connecticut on September 11, 2001, she experienced the day's profound impact on her community and family firsthand. This personal connection, combined with her deep empathy for the inner lives of children, allowed her to explore the event's complex emotions and far-reaching consequences through the interwoven stories of young people in Nine, Ten.
What's it about
How do you explain a world-changing event to a new generation? This moving story explores the lives of four middle-schoolers in the days just before September 11, 2001, showing how their individual struggles and hopes were unknowingly connected moments before history was forever altered. You'll follow Sergio, Naheed, Will, and Aimee as they navigate family, friendship, and identity in different parts of America. Discover how their seemingly separate paths cross in a powerful and unforgettable way, offering a unique and deeply human perspective on the day that changed everything.
Meet the author
Nora Raleigh Baskin is a National Book Award Finalist and the ALA Schneider Family Book Award-winning author of more than twenty novels for young readers. Living in Connecticut on September 11, 2001, she experienced the day's profound impact on her community and family firsthand. This personal connection, combined with her deep empathy for the inner lives of children, allowed her to explore the event's complex emotions and far-reaching consequences through the interwoven stories of young people in Nine, Ten.
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