The War That Saved My Life
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The War That Saved My Life follows ten-year-old Ada, who has never been allowed outside her London apartment because her abusive mother is ashamed of her clubfoot — until World War II breaks out and children are evacuated from the city, giving Ada the chance to sneak away with her younger brother Jamie and start a new life in the English countryside. Taken in by a reluctant but increasingly devoted woman named Susan, Ada slowly learns to ride horses, read, and trust again, even as the war and her mother's cruelty threaten the fragile happiness she has found. This Newbery Honor novel is an outstanding choice for students because it explores resilience, disability, and the healing power of found family with unflinching honesty and deep emotional reward.
Publishing Details
Author : Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Author Nationality : United States
Physical Details
Type of Book: Chapter
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 352
Size: 7.9 x 5.1 inches
Year Published: 2016
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: 4th
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction
Theme: War, Disabilities, Family, Social Issues, Social Emotions
