Towers Falling

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-13

Chapters 14-18

Chapters 19-23

Chapters 24-28

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What is the importance of “home” and “homelessness” in this novel? Use examples from the text to explain what “home” means to Dèja at the beginning and end of the novel.

How does Parker Rhodes address the effects of September 11th? What issues does the book bring to light?

How does Dèja grow as a character throughout the book? Choose three examples and examine each one.

How are Pop’s symptoms an example of foreshadowing?

How does Parker Rhodes connect the idea of “home” with a sense of being American?

In what ways does Towers Falling address discrimination based on gender, race, and religion?

Explore the change in Pop and Dèja’s relationship throughout the narrative.

Do you think that lessons like this about September 11, 2001, should be taught in schools? Why or why not?

How does the narrative portray immigrants? How does the author connect this portrayal to what happened on September 11th?

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Do you agree with Dèja’s explanation for why terrorists attacked the U.S. on 9/11? Why or why not?