Gertie, the Darling Duck of WWII - Swanson, Shari
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In 1945, the attention of the world was focused on World War II. After more than five years, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. When a soon-to-be-mama duck builds a nest in a precarious spot in the city of Milwaukee, the world is riveted. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful story of the plucky duck, raising spirits, and giving readers a shared sense of community.

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In 1945, the attention of the world was focused on World War II. After more than five years, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. When a soon-to-be-mama duck builds a nest in a precarious spot in the city of Milwaukee, the world is riveted. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful story of the plucky duck, raising spirits, and giving readers a shared sense of community.
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Shari Swanson is the author of Honey, The Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln, winner of the Kentucky Bluegrass Award (2022), a Junior Library Guild selection, and a Best Book of the Year by Bank Street College of Education (2021 Edition). She lives in Southern California, nestled among mountains and canyons, with her husband, Todd, and their dog and cat, Honey and Marie. Shari has a BA in English Literature from UCLA, a JD in Law from USC, and Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Shari has been an appellate lawyer and a middle school language arts teacher. She loves the mountains, animals, and games of all sorts. Learn more about her at ShariSwanson.com.