The Little Chapel That Stood Book Review

Title: The Little Chapel That Stood
Author: A.B. Curtiss
Illustrator: Mirto Golino
Publisher: Old Castle Publishing 2003
Pages: 40
Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating System: Elementary (5 Recommended)
This book is appropriate for all grade levels in elementary school. This book has some complicated text but the illustrations really make the book come alive. The details in both the text and illustrations, help the reader really understand what happened on that tragic day.

Summary:
This book tells a true story about a chapel right next to the Twin Towers in New York that survived the 9-11 attack. This story illustrates the bravery of the firemen who saved hundreds of lives and that terror can be overcome by bravery.

Educational Purpose:
On 9-11, I would read this book to my students. I will talk about the history of the Chapel and the Twin Towers. Then I will have them go back to their seats. I will explain to them how important our firemen are to our community and what is takes to be brave. I will ask them to write Thank You notes to our local fire department. I will emphasis that we want to thank them for all their bravery and keeping us and our community safe.