For those who lived through it, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 will forever be a chilling memory. Twenty years after the attacks, the repercussions are still tangible, and a new generation of adults is preparing to enter the world with no active memory of this historic occurrence. This graphic novel breaks down the events of September 11 into riveting detail, using words and poignant imagery to instill some of the profound emotions of the attack into contemporary young adult readers.Word bubbles and narrative blocks tell the story of the attacks from the moment the first tower is struck, beginning with the observations of filmmaker and survivor Jules Naudet. From there, names and quotes are included, enhancing the historic references made in the book. Statistics and details bring realities of the event into sharp focus, especially as those who were not directly involved in the clean-up efforts may not realize the magnitude of the damage incurred.Bleak and compelling illustrations depict the world after the towers fell, both in the United States and across the ocean as the US military began exerting efforts in Afghanistan. Shades of browns, blues, and grays are punctuated only occasionally by the red of fire, forming a backdrop that is at once muted and dynamic. The devotion and determination of the people brave enough to attempt to rescue those involved in the attack are visible on their faces and in their body language, telling a richer story than that described by the words alone. A variety of angles, sizes, and emphasis are used in the images, and each one is carefully placed to impact the reader emotionally throughout the book.Thoroughly researched and carefully presented, this historical account of the September 11 attacks is accessible to a wide range of readers. As might be expected, the narrative is complex and intense at times, accurately reflecting the events that took place after the attacks occurred. An afterword chronicles more details about the events of September 11 and their aftermath, and statistics are listed to emphasize the gravity of the attacks that continue to affect survivors to this day. This is a critical and well-executed inclusion to history collections for young adult readers.