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Ground Zero, written by Alan Gratz, is a children’s fiction bestseller that places adolescent boys and girls at the center of gripping survival narratives. The story spans key settings in New York and Afghanistan, confronting themes of terrorism and resilience. Through its focus on young protagonists navigating danger, the book explores how ordinary youth confront extraordinary peril and the courage required to overcome it.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alan Gratz
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