Tell the Wolves I'm Home

ISBN: 0812982851

Author: Brunt, Carol Rifka

Condition: New

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A heartfelt story of love, grief, and renewal about two unlikely friends who discover that sometimes you dont know youve lost someone until youve found themA dazzling debut novel.-O: The Oprah MagazineTremendously moving.-The Wall Street JournalTouching and ultimately hopeful.-People1987. The only person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus is her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can be herself only in Finns company; he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, Junes world is turned upside down.But Finns death brings a surprise acquaintance into Junes life. At the funeral, June notices a strange man lingering just beyond the crowd. A few days later, she receives a package in the mail containing a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finns apartment, and a note from Toby, the stranger, asking for an opportunity to meet. As the two begin to spend time together, June realizes shes not the only one who misses Finn, and that this unexpected friend just might be the one she needs the most.WINNER OF THE ALEX AWARD NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal O: The Oprah Magazine BookPage Kirkus Reviews Booklist School Library Journal