Tammar Stein

Author & Speaker

A sydney taylor silver medal winner

A Junior Library Guild Selection   

A Middle East Book Award Winner

"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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“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”