Wave Me Good-Bye (Home-Front Heroes) - Softcover

Funke, Teresa

 
9781935571162: Wave Me Good-Bye (Home-Front Heroes)

Synopsis

Based on a true story . . .

As the only Jewish girl in her New York neighborhood, thirteen-year-old Miriam Liebler has a lot on her mind. World War II is raging, and her brother will soon pack his bags to join the fight. Blackouts and air-raid drills punctuate her daily life. Worse yet, her family has heard nothing from their Jewish relatives in Europe since before the war started, and Miriam fears the worst. Her friends don't understand her worries--until she meets Christopher Richards, an orphaned English boy whisked to America to escape the deadly bombings of London. Miriam and Chris exchange candy, comic books, and secrets through the iron bars of the orphanage fence.

When Miriam's mother takes in a German-Jewish refugee and her daughter, Miriam becomes entangled in the woman's desperate search to find her family. Will her friendship with Chris survive when trouble brews?

Readers, don't miss the last few pages to learn more about the real Miriam Liebler.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Teresa Funke was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She lives with her husband and family in Colorado where she is the owner of Teresa Funke & Company and Victory House Press. She is the author of six novels for adults and children about World War II, including "Remember Wake," "Dancing in Combat Boots," "Doing My Part," "The No-No Boys," "V for Victory," and "Wave Me Good-bye." Her short stories, articles, and essays have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies. Two of her essays were listed as Notable Essays by the prestigious "Best American Essays" series. She also writes a popular blog, "Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life." Teresa is also a sought-after speaker, presenter, and writer's coach. She performs a one-woman show based on "Dancing in Combat Boots" and works with several non-profits to promote the arts, literacy, and history education. Connect with Teresa via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Goodreads.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.