I couldn't put this down. 9/11 is handled with grace and dignity. It's about so much more than 9/11 though: homelessness, critical thinking, racism and new friendships. Highly recommend.

As an adult, I wasn't sure I wanted to read this. But, I am so glad I did. The way the fictional school taught kids about 9/11 was great. It wasn't just about that but about what community means and how to define home and that America is made of many different kinds of people. Many parallel stories and back stories make this more than just about 9/11.

I was able to read this book in one day, and thoroughly enjoyed it. As an education major, I hope to be able to incorporate this book in my curriculum one day. This book does a great job of emphasizing community, relationships, and their connections in a way that a child would be able to understand. It also does an amazing job of explaining the events and effects of 9/11, as many children who weren't born at the time are unaware of the event. Would definitely recommend this book to a student or parent.

As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11, we need to take into account that there is a generation that is growing up with never having known otherwise. Relaying the information of an experience on that day must feel insurmountable for parents and educators alike. With Falling Towers, we are lead through a realistic, everyday existence by Deja, our protagonist. A young girl with hardships and struggles that someone at such a young age should not be made to face. Deja's believable voice, perspective is diverse and sorely needed in today's literature. Even as an adult, I was completely moved by this young girl's trials and journey. Falling Towers is an important resource in broaching a seemingly impossible subject with a young audience and I simply cannot recommend it enough.

Wow. A must read. Most kids will pick this up probably not knowing about 9/11. Most parent will probably feel as her father: 'you're too young to know'. I thought the information was presented in a kind way that humanized the entire experience and makes it relatable. The author has a range of characters and that makes it easy to see everyone's side of things. I liked how accessible this mature topic was to a younger generation. Plus the cover is starkly beautiful.