Hey, Don't You Know There's A War On?

Norma Halvin, a just turned eighteen-year-old does not like change, but like it or not, the start of World War II will profoundly affect Norma's world and that of her entire family. Norma's twin brother's John and Jerry enroll in the Army right away. Everyone in the town of Pontelray, Michigan wants to do their part, including Norma. Mrs. Waters, her mother's best friend has offered Norma a riveting job at the bomber plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Protected all her life from every scrape, every danger, Norma almost turns the job down, until her parents begin talking about her, in front of her as if she was not even there. They were moving to Arizona so her father would have better air to breathe to help his asthma. As they discuss whether or not to take her with them, Norma finds her voice and her courage. She will take that job and do her part to help win the war. Along the way, a heroine is discovered as she arrives at work one morning and bolts out of the car to help save a sleeping family in a shack that has caught fire. Norma's new job also introduces her to her new best friend and riveting partner, Betty Corrigan. Unlike Norma, Betty is anything but shy. She plans to move to Hollywood and become a motion-picture actress after the war and she wants Norma to go with her. Caught up in the excitement of Betty's plans, Norma is sure she can convince her parents it's a good idea.