Towers Falling: A Gripping, Heartfelt Story of Family and Friendship
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes is an emotionally charged novel that will keep you captivated from start to finish. With a powerful story line and engaging characters, this gripping book follows the journey of Deja, a fifth grader who is struggling to make sense of the world around her in the aftermath of 9/11. Through Deja’s eyes we explore themes of family, identity, history and hope. The narrative is thoughtfully crafted and filled with moments of both sorrow and joy as Deja discovers how to cope with the towers falling around her. Themes of loss and resilience are explored as Deja explores what it means to be an American in a post-9/11 world. With its poignant writing style and meaningful message, Towers Falling is sure to leave readers with a greater understanding of the power of the human spirit.