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10 year-old Ada, born with a club foot that was never set, lives with her younger brother, Jamie, and awful mother in London during WWII. When Jamie is going to be sent to the country, Ada escapes with him, and the two are placed with Susan, a woman who originally says she does not want them. Though a war rages on in the country, there is also a war within Ada as she learns to live, and eventually thrive, in a new environment.
I really loved this book. Ada is so strong, and Bradley does a wonderf ...more
I really loved this book. Ada is so strong, and Bradley does a wonderf ...more
This was an outstanding piece of historical fiction about child abuse, World War II and the threat of a Nazi invasion of England, all set in an English countryside in Kent. Ironically, this was the part of England in the most danger, but in the early parts of World War II, children from London were sent there to get them "away from danger."
In the case of Ada and her brother, this was really the case, since their mother was weird and abusive, especially to Ada. The mother also used Ada's brother ...more
In the case of Ada and her brother, this was really the case, since their mother was weird and abusive, especially to Ada. The mother also used Ada's brother ...more
Ada and her brother Jamie live in London just before the break out of World War II. Their monster of a mother keeps Ada prisoner in their one room flat, her crime: being born with a club foot. When children are sent to Kent before the war, Ada and Jamie take their chance and make their way there. From there, they're forced upon single woman Susan Smith, and the story becomes something reminiscent of Anne of Green Gables in all the best possible ways. The story was charming, emotional, and well w
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Just finished The War that Saved My Life. Christine thanks for loaning to me! I loved this story and was so impressed with the wonderfully complex emotions and internal conflicts. Few books for adults would address these ideas of love and abuse and growth so well. It is now my book to recommend to any one who asks.
Jan 07, 2018
Trish (readtmc)
marked it as to-read
Feb 13, 2017
Beth
marked it as to-read
