"Notable is Brown's ability to depict, in this economical format, the event's wide-ranging aftereffects, including Islamophobia, the physical and mental health toll on workers dismantling "the Pile," and U.S. soldiers ending up on horseback in Afghanistan." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An award-winning author/illustrator again masterfully applies his journalistic eye and art style to give facts, raise questions and put events into fresh perspective." - San Francisco Chronicle "With striking illustrations and immersive storytelling, this is a helpful primer for young readers who want to learn about the significance of 9/11." - New York Times "Once again, Brown shows his mastery of the graphic format for portraying humanity in the most trying of circumstances." - Horn Book (starred review) "A deeply moving account of the immediate aftermath and lasting effects of the largest terrorist attack on United States soil." - Kirkus Reviews "A succinct and impactful look at one of America's worst tragedies, skillfully rendered by one of comics journalism's best.

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