88 pages • 2 hours read
Wendy MillsAll We Have Left
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
All We Have Left by Wendy Mills explores the experiences of two teenagers, Jesse and Alia, whose lives are shaped by the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Jesse's chapters, set in the present, unveil the impact on her family following her brother Travis's death in the attacks, while Alia's chapters recount her encounter with Travis just before the disaster. The story highlights themes of grief, resilience, and understanding across cultural divides amid the backdrop of a historical tragedy. Sensitive topics such as terrorism, death, and religious prejudice are present.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
All We Have Left by Wendy Mills is praised for its engaging dual narrative, blending past and present. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and strong character development but note that the pacing can be uneven at times. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and heartfelt exploration of loss, forgiveness, and resilience.
Who Should Read All We Have Left?
Readers who enjoy poignant, dual-timeline narratives like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys will be captivated by All We Have Left by Wendy Mills, which explores themes of loss, resilience, and interconnectedness through the backdrop of 9/11.
RecommendedReading Age
12-17yearsLexile Level
880LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Relationships: Family
September 11 Attacks
History: World
Arts / Culture