September 11, 2001, New York City. You are nine years old, visiting your dad at work on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Suddenly, an airplane slams into the tower, plunging you into a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. Can you survive the unthinkable and find your way out? Fast forward to September 11, 2020, in Afghanistan. You are eleven-year-old Reshmina, growing up in the shadow of a seemingly endless war, yet dreaming of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in your village, you stumble upon a wounded American soldier. Helping him could put your entire family in mortal danger, but turning your back goes against everything you believe in. Two kids. One devastating day. A stunning connection between the past and present. Master storyteller Alan Gratz delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history, hope, revenge, and fear. Step into a gripping historical adventure where the choices you make in a split second can change the world forever.