![]() "Harrowing and realistic, highlighting bravery and courage against impossible odds. "Both a poignant contemplation on 9/11 and a necessary intervention in this current political climate." - starred review, Kirkus Reviews This outstanding, touching look at a national tragedy promotes healing and understanding and belongs in every library." - starred review, School Library Journal " beautifully written coming-of-age story. Ī Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016 selection In the final hours, she meets a boy who will change everything for her as the flames rage around them. When the planes collide into the Twin Towers, Alia is trapped inside one of the buildings. After being grounded for a stupid mistake, Alia decides to confront her father at his Manhattan office, putting her in danger she never could have imagined. it's being a teenager that she finds difficult. In 2001, sixteen-year-old Alia is proud to be Muslim. The only way to make amends is to face the past, starting Jesse on a journey that will reveal the truth about how her brother died. When Jesse gets caught up with the wrong crowd, one momentary hate-fueled decision turns her life upside down. ![]() ![]() Her older brother died in the September 11th attacks, and her dad since has filled their home with anger and grief. ![]() Sixteen-year-old Jesse is used to living with the echoes of the past. Interweaving stories from past and present, All We Have Left brings one of the most important days in our recent history-September 11th-to life, showing that love and hope will always triumph. ![]()
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