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  | title     = I Survives the Attacks if September 11, 2001: The Graphic Novel
  | author    = Laruen Tarshis
  | image     = default.png
  | published = 08/03/2021
  | publisher = Scholastic, Inc.
  | genres    = Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Historical, Childrens, Fiction, Comics
  | agegroup  = 8 - 12 
}}

==Trigger Warnings==
* Graphic depictions of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
* References to plane crashes
* References to the World Trade Center
* Use of violence and destruction
* Depictions of people in distress
* PTSD symptoms and trauma
* Mention of death and loss
* Discussion of terrorism and extremism
* References to emergency responders and their heroic actions


==Representation==
An asterisk (*) indicates that the author '''openly identifies''' with that identity.

* The protagonist, a young boy named Lucas, who experiences the events of September 11, 2001 firsthand.
* The protagonist, a young boy named Lucas, who experiences the events of September 11, 2001 firsthand.
* Emergency responders and their heroic actions during and after the attacks.
* Bystanders and citizens who are caught up in the chaos and tragedy of the day.
* Depictions of the destruction of the World Trade Center and the aftermath of the attacks.
* The sense of fear, confusion, and grief felt by individuals and communities in the wake of the tragedy.
* Themes of resilience, unity, and coming together in the face of adversity.

==Tropes==
* Heroic protagonist: The main character, Lucas, may exhibit bravery and courage in the face of danger.
* Coming-of-age story: Lucas may undergo personal growth and development as a result of the traumatic events of September 11, 2001.
* 9/11 as a historical backdrop: The novel may use the real-life historical events of September 11, 2001, as a backdrop for the fictional story.
* Survival narrative: The story may focus on the characters' efforts to survive and cope in the aftermath of a catastrophic event.
* Sense of community: The novel may explore how individuals and communities come together in times of crisis.
* Flashbacks: The novel may incorporate flashbacks to provide context and background information on the characters and events.
* PTSD and trauma: The characters may experience psychological repercussions from the traumatic events, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
* Resilience and hope: Despite the tragedy, the novel may ultimately convey themes of resilience, hope, and rebuilding.


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