The year is 1942, and while America is reeling from the first blows of World War II, nine-year-old Charlie Osgood Wood spends his days planting victory gardens and collecting scrap metal for the war effort, as well as delivering newspapers, going to Orioles baseball games, and goofing around with his younger sister. Readers of all generations will cherish a sweet and moving book about a very special time in our nation"s history.