Towers Falling — 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
When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Dèja can't help but feel confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers?
Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history, but begin to realize how much it colors their every day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Towers Falling appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses the events of 9/11, which are described as moving and sometimes harrowing. It discusses the impact of these events on the characters and their understanding of history. The events of 9/11 are described as tragic and are woven into the story in a manner that is appropriate for young readers, introducing them to a significant historical event.
Does Towers Falling have violence?
The book addresses the events of 9/11, which are described as moving and sometimes harrowing. It discusses the impact of these events on the characters and their understanding of history.
Does Towers Falling have scary content?
The events of 9/11 are described as tragic and are woven into the story in a manner that is appropriate for young readers, introducing them to a significant historical event.
Does Towers Falling have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of 'Towers Falling'. The story centers around historical events and personal experiences rather than religious themes.
Does Towers Falling have racial/cultural content?
The story features Dèja, an African-American girl, and her friends from diverse backgrounds, including a Muslim Turkish American girl and a Jewish military kid. It addresses themes of discrimination and community.
Does Towers Falling have profanity?
The book contains no profanity, though the main character does lash out verbally at times.
Does Towers Falling have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results. The narrative centers around the impact of 9/11 and personal stories rather than environmental issues.
Does Towers Falling have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on themes of history and community rather than sexual themes.
Does Towers Falling have gender roles?
No specific gender roles are emphasized in the narrative. The focus is on the characters' experiences and their responses to historical events rather than traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Towers Falling have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Towers Falling'. The narrative focuses on the impact of the 9/11 attacks on a young girl and her community.
