Tell the Wolves I’m Home

Set in 1987, this poignant coming-of-age novel follows fourteen-year-old June Elbus as she navigates grief and unexpected friendship after her beloved uncle Finn Weiss’s death. When she encounters a mysterious stranger at Finn’s funeral, their unfolding relationship helps her confront her feelings and discover new sources of love and understanding. Through this touching story, Carol Rifka Brunt explores themes of loss, trust, and healing, highlighting how compassion can help us find our way back to wholeness.