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Ever wondered how an unlikely friendship could change everything you thought you knew about the world? Discover how the bond between a young boy and an old man can transcend culture, fear, and even time itself in a neighborhood divided by prejudice. You'll follow 11-year-old Michael Devlin in 1940s Brooklyn as he befriends a gentle Rabbi who has fled the horrors of Prague. Together, they explore the mystical worlds of Jewish Kabbalah and comic book heroes, learning that true courage and magic can be found in the most unexpected places, even when faced with the darkness of local gangs and the looming shadow of war.

A legendary journalist and bestselling novelist, Pete Hamill was a quintessential New York City storyteller whose career at publications like the New York Post and Daily News spanned decades. Drawing from his own Brooklyn upbringing during the same era, Hamill infused his fiction with unparalleled authenticity and deep affection for the city's diverse communities. His work captures the grit, heart, and evolving soul of New York, making him one of its most cherished and authoritative voices.