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.
