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Description
Sixth graders Tony and Elizabeth are taking a field trip with their class to the World Trade Center. But when terrorists hijack and fly airplanes into the Twin Towers, they will need to work together in order to survive.
Quick Summary
If you want a short, middle-grade story that drops you right into the terrifying moments of 9/11 while keeping the focus on two kids' bravery, this is it. Tony and Elizabeth are on a field trip to the World Trade Center when the towers are hit, and they must think fast, stay calm, and lean on each other to survive the chaos around them. The fast-paced chapters make it a solid choice for reluctant readers who crave a quick, suspenseful read, and the emphasis on teamwork and everyday heroism gives the story a hopeful lift. Parents will find the treatment of the tragic event respectful and age-appropriate, providing enough context to understand the historical weight without graphic detail. It pairs well with Lauren Tarshis's "I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001," though this one leans more on the friendship-first angle.