Everything you need to understand or teach Just a Drop of Water by Kerry O'Malley Cerra.
Just a Drop of Water is a 2014 work of historical fiction by Kerry O’Malley Cerra. It is set in September 2001 and is primarily concerned with the fallout from the September 11 terrorist attacks in a Florida community. The novel primarily concerns the life of the middle school protagonist, Jake, and his small group of friends and families. Key themes include The Cumulative Effects of Small Actions, How Knowledge Can Stop Bigotry, How Bigotry Comes in Many Forms, The Importance of Loyalty, and How There Is More Than One Way to Be a Hero.