It's World War II and Meggie's family is making sacrifices. Her brother is serving overseas and her family has made the decision to move to Willow Run Michigan so her father can work in a factory that makes B-24 bombers for the war effort.
While they are happy to be helping the war effort, it is difficult to leave their home in Rockaway and the beach to move to a large city and live in a large apartment building with thousands of other factory workers. What's worse is they are leaving behind their grandfather and close friends.
Life in Willow Run is different. There are lots of people and the living arrangements are very tight. Meggie quickly makes friends and discovers what life holds during war times.
What I Thought:
I thought this is a great narrative on what it was like for children living during World War II and helping with the stateside war effort. This book is the companion to Giff's novel Lily's Crossing where Lily (Meggie's best friend) copes with the war from her home in Rockaway. I enjoyed reading about this time period from two girls with similar background, but different experiences with the war effort.
Recommended.
Want to see more? Check it out on Amazon: Willow Run by Patricia Reilly Giff.
Reviewed from a library copy.
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