Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story

In Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story, Baskin Gives Each Of The Four Protagonists—Sergio In Brooklyn Grappling With His Absentee Father And The Loving Presence Of His Grandmother; Will Navigating The Aftermath Of His Father's Death; Naheed, A Muslim Girl Facing Stares And Questions At A New School; And Aimee Adjusting To Life In A New City While Missing Her Mother—A Distinct, Believable Voice. The Narrative Threads Together In The Days Leading Up To A Historic Moment, Weaving Their Separate Paths Into One Powerful Tapestry. The Book Balances Intimate, Everyday Moments With A Broader Sense Of History, Inviting Readers To Consider How Strangers Can Become Connected Through Shared Experience And Resilience.

• Four Interconnected Middle School Voices And Perspectives
• Set In The Days Leading Up To September 11, 2001
• Themes Of Identity, Loss, Resilience, And Connection
• Accessible, Compassionate Writing Suited For Middle-Grade Readers
• A Thoughtful Portrayal Of A Historic Moment That Honors Memory While Highlighting Human Strength

After Finishing Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story, Readers Gain A Compassionate Understanding Of How History Touches Everyday Lives And A Sense Of Hope In The Power Of Empathy And Connection That Endures Beyond Tragedy.