Milo

When Milo, a small mouse from New York City, meets Francesco, a chef at The Tall Skies Restaurant inside the World Trade Center, an unexpected friendship begins to bloom.

Milo is drawn to the bountiful food Francesco leaves behind, making frequent visits to the restaurant. Though he has explored many other places in the city, something always brings him back. More than just the food, it is Francesco’s warm and welcoming nature that makes Milo feel at home.

By day, Milo scurries through the streets of Manhattan, exploring the city and keeping his belly full, all thanks to Francesco. But one fateful day, on September 11, 2001, in downtown Manhattan, Milo’s world changes forever.

Adrienne Burnheimer is a writer, a teacher, and a mother of two who grew up in Norristown, PA. She has a bachelor’s degree in literature, a master’s in education, and a minor in creative writing. She began writing at an early age and has written for medical publications and health and beauty blogs. She recalls September 11, 2001, as being a day “where the world stood still.” She currently teaches middle school English and is always trying to craft ways to instill historical knowledge into her lesson plans. She currently resides in Pottstown, PA, with her two children and her husband.