The War That Saved My Life
The award winning modern classic, a New York Times bestseller
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
ISBN: | 9781925410075 |
Publisher: | Text Publishing |
Published: | 16 May, 2016 |
Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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The War That Saved My Life
The award winning modern classic, a New York Times bestseller
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds, set during World War II.
Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room flat. Her mother is too humiliated by Adaâs twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesnât waste a minuteâshe sneaks out to join him.
So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Miss Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take in the two children. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susanâand Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother?
This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identityâa classic in the making. Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has written several historical novels for children and young adults, including the bestselling Newbery Honor Book The War that Saved My Life. She lives on a farm in Tennessee with her husband and two young children. âAchingly lovelyâ¦Nuanced and emotionally acute, this vivid tale from the wartime home front will have readers ages 10-14 wincing at Adaâs stumbles and rejoicing to the point of tears in her victories.â Wall Street Journal âAdaâs voice is brisk and honest; her dawning realizations are made all the more poignant for their simplicity⦠Things come to an explosive head, metaphorically and literally. Ignorance and abuse are brought to light, as are the healing powers of care, respect and love. Set against a backdrop of war and sacrifice, Adaâs personal fight for freedom and ultimate triumph are cause for celebration.â Kirkus, starred review âProving that her courage and compassion carry far more power than her disability, Ada earns self-respect, emerges a hero, and learns the meaning of home.â Publishers Weekly, starred review âBradley presents this episode in Britainâs history in a form that young readers will appreciate, learn from and enjoy: a moral tale wrapped up in an adventure storyâ¦A moving and uplifting read.â BookMooch âA beautifully written and very moving book, bound to be an instant classicâ¦A beautiful story of hope and family.â Booktopia âHeartwarmingâ¦A delightful WWII story with a totally winning protagonist.â Paper Fury âComforting in its familiarityâ¦Ada's voice is honest and authentic and trueâ¦It's a lovely little novel to curl up with on a rainy day, that took me back to the novels I read and loved as a child.â Steph Bowe âAdaâs transformation from an angry young woman into a confident lady is imaginatively drawn.â Australian Womenâs WeeklyâA moving and captivating story.â Best Middle Fiction Books of 2016, Readings
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