Gertie : the darling duck of WWII
(Juvenile Book)
Author
Contributors
Graef, Renee, illustrator.
Published
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2023].
Format
Juvenile Book
Physical Desc
34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Status
Meadville Public Library
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j E SWA
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Published
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2023].
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"In 1945, against the backdrop of WWII, a soon-to-be-mama duck builds a nest in a precarious spot in the city of Milwaukee. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful story of the plucky duck"--
Description
"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." -- Amazon.com.
Target Audience
Ages 6-10,Sleeping Bear Press.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Swanson, S., & Graef, R. (2023). Gertie : the darling duck of WWII . Sleeping Bear Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Swanson, Shari and Renee, Graef. 2023. Gertie : The Darling Duck of WWII. Sleeping Bear Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Swanson, Shari and Renee, Graef. Gertie : The Darling Duck of WWII Sleeping Bear Press, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Swanson, Shari,, and Renee Graef. Gertie : The Darling Duck of WWII Sleeping Bear Press, 2023.
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