The Innocent's Story Author:Nicky Singer After Cassina, 13, is blown up by a suicide bomber in a train station, she is transformed into a misty vapor that enters the brains and hearts of a succession of hosts, including not only her anguished parents but also the individual "T'lanni" terrorists, who planned the bombing and are preparing another attack. As Cassina experiences the ideas,... more » feelings, memories, and religious beliefs of people on all sides, she is prompted to ask the big questions: What makes the terrorists do what they do? What is religion? First published in Britain, this story has heavy messages and plot contrivances. But as the young teen enters the terrorists' minds, she also humanizes the demon stereotypes of them. Most memorable is the man haunted by images of his beloved wife and child, who were shot by edgy soldiers at a border checkpoint. Twin Towers parallels will spark intense debate.« less