Jingle Boys
Jingle Boys by Herb Williams-Dalgart, published by Fancy Raven Books on October 26, 2023, is a historical fiction novel set in 1943 Brooklyn, New York. The story follows Wally Lipkin, a Jewish piano virtuoso grappling with a debilitating anxiety disorder that causes him to faint at inopportune moments. As his eighteenth birthday approaches, Wally faces the looming draft and the potential dangers of combat. In a bid to avoid the front lines, he teams up with his brother Max and their friend Frankie to enter a high-stakes radio jingle contest, which offers not only local fame but also a chance for Wally to serve his country safely.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Wally’s plans become complicated by the arrival of a captivating singer who disrupts their ambitions. The novel explores themes of courage, love, and the impact of music during a tumultuous time in history. With a page count of 352, this edition presents a tale that intertwines personal struggles with the broader context of World War II, showcasing how even small acts of bravery can influence significant events.
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Can a Lovelorn Jingle Writer with a Fainting Problem Help Turn the Tide of the War?
From the acclaimed author of The French Girl’s War comes a gripping tale of courage, love, and the extraordinary power of music.
1943 – Brooklyn, New York
In Jingle Boys, Wally Lipkin is a Jewish piano virtuoso whose extraordinary talent is overshadowed by a debilitating anxiety disorder that causes him to faint at the worst possible moments. With his eighteenth birthday looming, the draft letter from Uncle Sam is inevitable-a death sentence for someone with Wally’s condition. Exposing his secret might spare him from the front lines but would likely land him in a sanatorium, like his unfortunate uncle.
In a desperate bid to escape his dire predicament, Wally teams up with his brother Max and their friend Frankie to enter a high-stakes radio jingle contest. Winning promises not only local fame and fifty dollars but also a coveted stateside government job, enabling Wally to serve his country without risking his life overseas.
But when a mesmerizing singer, who looks like she stepped off a Hollywood screen, steps into their lives, Wally’s plan is thrown into disarray. Suddenly, his jingles and choices carry weight far beyond his own survival. They could alter the course of the war itself.
Jingle Boys is a heart-pounding adventure filled with danger, intrigue, and romance, showcasing the unlikely heroes who prove that even the smallest acts of courage can make the biggest difference.
Page Turner Writing Award Finalist!
Readers’ Favorite – “★★★★★ Five Stars!”
“Enticing with a fantastic slice of history turned into a captivating story. This is a great book that ticks all the right boxes for an engrossing read. Very highly recommended.”
-Readers’ Favorite
“Songwriters. Codebreakers. Intrigue. Romance. Jingle Boys explores a fresh WWII story I’ve never before heard. At once surprising, heartbreaking, and great fun, Williams-Dalgart’s unique characters bring this relevant historical fiction to vivid life. But beware: addictive jingles might get stuck in your brain.”
-Deborah Gaal
Author of The Dream Stitcher and Synchronicities on the Avenue of the Saints
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