Gertie, the Darling Duck of WWII
Gertie, the Darling Duck of WWII
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Gertie, the Darling Duck of WWII

Written by Shari Swanson & illustrated by Renee Graef
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6 - 9
Reading age
40
Page count
Mar 15, 2023
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In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World War II. After more than five years of fighting, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. One April morning, a duck searching for a nesting spot lands on a tall post sticking out of the Milwaukee River. Situated near a busy drawbridge and the noisy city of Milwaukee, this was an unlikely, precarious spot for a soon-to-be-mama duck to build her nest. But that is exactly where Gertie (named by a local reporter) decides to make her home and lay her eggs. Once local newspapers report the story, crowds begin visiting the bridge to watch Gertie and speculate how she will safely hatch her babies. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful tale of the plucky duck, raising spirits, and giving readers a shared sense of community.

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Americahistoryhuman-animal relationships20th centuryducks, geese, etc.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781534111714
    Publication Date
    March 15, 2023
    Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022036876

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