On the Wings of Eagles by Tami Lehman-Wilzig HARDBACK 9781681156354

Behrman House Inc.,U.S.

\""Suspenseful and well told.\""\u2014Jewish Book Council\n\""Excellent job...good as a read-aloud or for beginning readers.\"" \u2014Historical Novel Society\nBased on real events, this picture book for ages 5-8 dramatizes the story of young Haila, a Yemenite girl, who with her family was airlifted to safety by Alaska Airlines pilot Warren Metzger during Operation Magic Carpet, an international effort that rescued nearly 50,000 Jews from the dangers of Yemen in 1949 and 1950.\n\u201CYou saw what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles' wings to bring you to me.\u201D \u2014Exodus 19:4\nIt's not safe for Haila and her family in Yemen anymore. They've been promised they will be carried to safety on the wings of eagles. But time is running short as they wait for help.\nOn the other side of the world, Warren is a\n\nOn the Wings of Eagles\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease n;