On the Wings of Eagles

by Tami Lehman-Wilzig

Based 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.

"You saw what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles' wings to bring you to me." --Exodus 19:4

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681156350
• ISBN13: 9781681156354
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3