The year 1941 was pivotal in U. S. history. It was a time of transition anda time of waiting for events that would change many lives forever.Eleven-year-old Maggie Calhoun was waiting, too. She was waiting forher mom's new baby to be born and waiting for her dad to get a new jobout in California making airplanes for the war that was coming. ButMaggie was also waiting for something she couldn't name - waiting todiscover a secret she felt was being kept from her by her own family.A secret that would help her understand who she really was.

With warmth and humor, author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk capturessmall town life in the Midwest during a unique time in America's history.She also gently reveals one young girl's self-discovery andgrowth during a special summer.