Description
Haunting and heart-wrenching, Tell the Wolves I'm Home is a tender story of love lost and found.
1987, New York City. There's only one person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus, and that's her uncle, the renowned painter, Finn Weiss; he is her godfather, confident, and best friend. So when he dies far too young of a mysterious illness, June's world is turned upside down.
But Finn's death brings a surprise acquaintance into June's life. At the funeral, she notices a strange man lingering just beyond the crowd, and a few days later, June receives a package in the mail. Inside is a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finn's apartment, and a note from Toby, the stranger, asking for an opportunity to meet.
A the two begin to spend time together, June realizes she's not the only one who misses Finn, and if she can bring herself to trust this unexpected friend, he might just be the one she needs the most.
My sister Greta and I were having our portrait painted by our Uncle Finn that afternoon because he knew he was dying ...
About the Author
Carol Rifka Brunt's work has appeared in several literary journals. In 2006 she was one of three fiction writers selected for the New Writing Partnership's New Writing Ventures award and in 2007, she received a generous Arts Council grant to write Tell the Wolves I'm Home, her first novel. Originally from New York, she currently lives in Devon with her husband and three children.
Reviews
A bittersweet tale of unrequited love, faily portraits, and uncovered secrets. * Marie Claire *
Awards
Long-listed for Waverton Good Read Award 2014 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781447202141
Author Carol Rifka Brunt
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 24mm
