A copy of the novel, The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas

One subplot involves Joe and his Mom moving across the country from NYC to Anter, Texas as a result of Joe's father having been a first- responder.  While Joe and a main character form a strong friendship, it is clear that his mom and he have not had time to process the 9/11 situation in which Joe's father did perish while saving others.  Please have conversations, as you feel necessary, regarding  the events of 9/11 so that your learner has a background on the topic.  While the book does not go into depth on the subject, it is clear that Joe's dad is a hero, deeply missed, and unfairly taken from his family and friends. I will be sticking to specifics and facts, not my own thoughts regarding 9/11 should questions come up. If details are asked, I will be using the author notes in Ground Zero by Alan Gratz for factual information, and please remember this is one of many plots in the novel that deal with reuniting two characters and how other characters have changed and grown over the last twenty years.