The year is 1944, and Meggie Dillon feels like her entire world has been turned upside down. With her older brother Eddie fighting overseas in World War II and suspicions swirling around her German grandfather at home, nothing feels safe anymore. Then, her father announces they are leaving everything behind to move to Willow Run, Michigan. There, he will work the night shift in a massive factory, building the vital war planes needed to defeat the enemy. At first, Meggie thinks this move might be the greatest adventure of her life. She meets new friends like Patches and Harlan, kids from all over the country whose families have also come to do their part for the war effort. But life in a boomtown comes with its own unique struggles. As Meggie waits for letters from her brother, she begins to understand the true meaning of courage. Experience history through the eyes of a brave young girl in this powerful and deeply moving story. It is a tale of friendship, resilience, and keeping hope alive when the world is at war.