The Red Bandanna

Young Readers Adaptation

By: Tom Rinaldi

Narrated by: Brandon Pollock

Winner of the Christopher Award

An ILA-CBC Children's Choices Book

A NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book

Welles Crowther did not see himself as hero. He was just an ordinary kid who played sports, volunteered at his local fire department, and eventually headed off to college and then Wall Street to start a career. Throughout it all, he always kept a red bandanna in his pocket, a gift from his father. On September 11, 2001, Welles was working on the 104th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when the Twin Towers were attacked. That day, Welles made a fearless choice and in doing so, saved many lives.

The survivors didn't know his name, but one of them remembered a single detail clearly: the man was wearing a red bandanna. Welles Crowther was a hero.

Award-winning ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi brings Welles's inspirational story of selflessness and compassion to life in this accessible young readers' adaptation of his New York Times bestselling book. This powerful story of making a difference through our actions is perfect for helping the post-9/11 generation understand the meaning of this historic day through the eyes of one young man.

©2017 Tom Rinaldi (P)2023 Tantor

September 11

this is one of the best books that I listen to about someone in September 11 it is so good

How brave and loyal he was.

I enjoyed it it had sad moment and it had good moments I like how they went into detail about his life.

Good story good real information!

The story I used to learn for my history fair and was very helpful I got an A on my grade VERY GOOD information