Tell The Wolves I'M Home

Tell The Wolves Im Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. In this
striking literary debut Carol Rifka Brunt unfolds a moving
story of love grief and renewal as two lonely people
become the unlikeliest of friends and find that sometimes
you dont know youve lost someone until youve found them.
1987. Theres only one person who has ever truly understood
fourteen-year-old June Elbus and thats her uncle the
renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant
from her older sister June can only be herself 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—someone who will help her to heal and to
question what she thinks she knows about Finn her family
and even her own heart. At Finns funeral June notices a
strange man lingering just beyond the crowd. A few days
later she receives a package in the mail. Inside is 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 if she
can bring herself to trust this unexpected friend he just
might be the one she needs the most. An emotionally
charged coming-of-age novel Tell the Wolves Im Home is a
tender story of love lost and found an unforgettable
portrait of the way compassion can make us whole again.
.Published: June 19 2012 by Random House