Tell the Wolves I’m Home: A Novel

Summary

In this striking literary debut, Carol Rifka Brunt unfolds amoving story of love, grief, and renewal as two lonely people become theunlikeliest of friends and find that sometimes you don’t know you’ve lostsomeone until you’ve found them.
 
1987. There’s only one person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-oldJune Elbus, and that’s her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy atschool and distant from her older sister, June can only be herself in Finn’scompany; he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. So when he dies, fartoo young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’sworld is turned upside down. But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintanceinto June’s life—someone who will help her to heal and to question what she thinksshe knows about Finn, her family, and even her own heart.
 
At Finn’s 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 beautifulteapot she recognizes from Finn’s apartment and a note from Toby, the stranger,asking for an opportunity to meet. As the two begin to spend time together,June realizes she’s not the only one who misses Finn, and if she can bringherself to trust this unexpected friend, he just might be the one she needs themost.
 
An emotionally charged coming-of-age novel, Tell the Wolves I’m Home isa tender story of love lost and found, an unforgettable portrait of the waycompassion can make us whole again.