Dear Safranim, Kar-Ben has a wonderful new coming-of-age book for middle schoolers by Tammar Stein called “The Six-Day Hero.” The book has January 1, publication date, in time for the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War.
Here’s a description of the story: Motti knows that war is coming. Israel is only nineteen years old—the same age as Motti's brave older brother, Gideon—and the tiny country is surrounded by enemies. Motti wishes he could join the Israeli army like Gideon and be a hero. But when his best friend's family flees the country and his brother goes off to fight, Motti realizes this war isn't a game. But hope comes to Motti in unexpected forms. In the kind Ethiopian priest who lives nearby. In his grouchy neighbor, old Mrs. Friedburg. In the young Germans who come to offer help. In his father's childhood friend, a Jordanian man. Even in a scrappy stray cat that roams the bombed city without fear. Motti knows his older brother is a hero—but through the six days of the war that will decide Israel's fate, he discovers other heroes in surprising places. He may even be a hero himself. Joni Sussman Publisher, Kar-Ben Publishing A growing Jewish library for children [karben_logo_main] A division of Lerner Publishing Group 612-215-6229 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Visit www.karben.com<http://www.karben.com/> for up-to-date details on award winning titles from Kar-Ben Publishing From: Hasafran [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Wendie Sittenfield Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ha-Safran] Seeking recommendations for books on the Six Day War for Middle & High School students Hello Safranim, I am looking for recommendations for books with which to engage teens and preteens. I want to ignite their interest and curiosity. Many thanks in advance. Wendie Sittenfield, M.I.S. Director of Library/Media Services Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 272 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610 922 2356 .
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