Yom Kippur. Israel, 1973. When war suddenly erupt, Beni’s and his family have to evacuate from their home fast and Beni quickly realizes that nothing will ever be the same.

With his brother, Motti, on the front lines, Beni and his family struggle with their fear for their beloved brother and son. As the war drags on, Beni becomes convinced that Motti needs his help to return home safely. The crazy thing is, Beni just might be right.

To save Motti, 12 year-old Beni will embark on the trip of a lifetime. With school bullies who have their own scars, a small but mighty dog named Goliath, and a reckless driver with a heart of gold, Beni learns the importance of friendship, and being brave enough to act when the time comes.

Read more about Motti, Beni and Gideon in The Six-Day Hero, a companion to Beni’s War.

A sydney taylor silver medal winner

A Junior Library Guild Selection   

"Wonderfully told, impeccably researched..." -Hadassah Magazine

"I loved The Six-Day Hero! It captures the essence of what it means to be a hero." -Nancy Spielberg, Producer of Above and Beyond

"This fast-paced, delightful read is a great way for all ages to learn about the Six-Day War..." -The Near East Report

"Will surely grab and keep the interest of preteens..." -The Jewish Journal

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what reviewers are saying:

A coming-of-age story about the importance of love, courage, and acceptance.–SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW

Readers coping with shattered contemporary realities will recognize themselves in a child’s fears and growing empathy. —KIRKUS

It is empow­er­ing for chil­dren to read about the resource­ful­ness, inge­nu­ity, and brav­ery shown by chil­dren of their own age group dur­ing chal­leng­ing circumstances. —JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL

Sensative and caring...[a] great book for parent-child discussions. —WISCONSIN JEWISH CHRONICLE

Gripping, intense...A book no reader will soon forget. —SYDNEY TAYLOR SHMOOZ

I highly recommend this novel for...anyone who longers for a deepr sense of community. —HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY, EDITORS’ CHOICE

2021 winner Middle East Book Award!

2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book!

PJ Our Way Selection!