Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day—until a plane struck the World Trade Center.
But right now it is a few days earlier, and four kids in different parts of the country are going about their lives. Sergio, who lives in Brooklyn, is struggling to come to terms with the absentee father he hates and the grandmother he loves. Will’s father is gone, too, killed in a car accident that has left the family reeling. Naheed has never before felt uncomfortable about being Muslim, but at her new school she’s getting funny looks because of the head scarf she wears. Aimee is starting a new school in a new city and missing her mom, who has to fly to New York on business.
These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined. Award-winning author Nora Raleigh Baskin weaves together their stories into an unforgettable novel about that seemingly perfect September day—the day our world changed forever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative contains no graphic displays of violence. It focuses on the emotional and psychological impacts of the 9/11 attacks on children. The book is described as tense and disturbing, reflecting the gravity of the events surrounding 9/11, which may be unsettling for some younger readers.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have violence?
The narrative contains no graphic displays of violence. It focuses on the emotional and psychological impacts of the 9/11 attacks on children.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have scary content?
The book is described as tense and disturbing, reflecting the gravity of the events surrounding 9/11, which may be unsettling for some younger readers.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have religious themes?
The story includes a Muslim character, Nadira, who is trying to fit in by not wearing her beliefs on her sleeve. This suggests a framing of religious identity in the context of post-9/11 America.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have racial/cultural content?
The book features diverse characters, including a Muslim girl, and addresses themes of tolerance and diversity in the context of the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the varied experiences of children from different backgrounds.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results. The content is aimed at a middle school audience and is described as sensitively handled.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results. The narrative centers around the events of September 11 and its impact on the characters.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results. The book is described as suitable for middle school readers and focuses on themes of tolerance and diversity.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are detected in the search results. The focus is on the children's experiences during a historical event.
Does Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The focus is primarily on the experiences of children affected by the events of September 11, 2001.
