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Meggie Dillon's world shatters when her older brother, Eddie, enlists and heads to Europe. With war looming, the family moves to Willow Run, Michigan, where her father works nights in a factory crafting planes for the war effort. In this new town, Meggie meets fellow kids—Patches and Harlan—whose own families contribute to the fight. Together they navigate the challenges of wartime life, confronting questions of bravery, hope, and the reality of invasion threats. Through her journey, Meggie discovers the true meaning of courage on the home front and the sacrifices required to support front‑line soldiers.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Patricia Reilly Giff
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