In the tradition of her revered body of middle grade work including Ninth Ward, Sugar, and Bayou Magic, once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a story that is at its heart about friendship, family, and finding your way in a complicated world. 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.Īs the twentieth anniversary of September 11th nears, Towers Falling explores the thought-provoking question of how kids born after 2001 can find meaning in events they have no personal memory of, but which still have a monumental impact on their families, educators, and communities.
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. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Share Grades: 5 - 8 Ages: 10 - 14 Format: Paperback Book 4.5 (2) Write a review Short Summary With its multicultural cast of characters, this powerful novel explores the ways in which 9/11 continues to impact all Americans. 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.
Say eviction is the best vacation I never lie. She has more challenges than most kids her age.A powerful novel by award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks. At the beginning, she fears that she’ll have to write an essay about her summer break, and she says, I hope the teacher doesn’t say, ‘Write an essay about your summer vacation.’. What challenges does this character face?Deja's family is homeless and Deja has a great deal of responsibility for a 10 year old. She learns about social units, friendship, and how important history is to her and all around her. She is the author of Ninth Ward, a Coretta Scott King honor book, Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams Peace Association book award, Bayou Magic, Towers Falling, and Ghost Boys. Physical/Character TraitsSassyIndependentKindIntellegentCurious How does this character change over time?When Deja first starts at her new school, she has a hard time letting people in. Jewell Parker Rhodes is an award-winning writer and acclaimed educator and speaker.
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