This book is an excellent way to teach readers about the bravery and heroism of those who fought and lived during the Second World War. Willow Run explores the theme of courage, resilience, and bravery as it is experienced by a young girl moving to Michigan to support the war effort. It is a touching story of how Meggie and other kids from different backgrounds came together to learn new things, make friends, and help their parents build war planes. Willow Run would be an excellent choice for readers who enjoy stories about courage and the triumph of the human spirit in difficult times.

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Meggie Dillon's life has been turned upside down by World War II. Meggie's father has announced that they must help the war effort and
move to Willow Run, Michigan, where he'll work nights in a factory building important war planes that will help fight the enemy in Europe. Willow Run will be the greatest adventure ever, Meggie thinks. There she meets Patches and Harlan, other kids like her from far-off places whose parents have come here to do their part in the war. And there she faces questions about courage, and what it takes to go into battle, like Eddie, and to keep hope alive on the home front.

Author: Patricia Reilly Giff
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Publication Date: 13 Feb 2007

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