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The War That Saved My Life

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The War That Saved My Life

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*Winner of the 2016 Schneider Family Book Award *2016 Newbery Honor book An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of "Jefferson s Sons" and for fans of "Number the Stars." Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn t waste a minute she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure of Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan and 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?"

Author Biography:

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley lives on a forty-two-acre farm in Bristol, Tennessee. She is the author of several books for children, including" Leap of Faith," and "Jefferson's Sons."
Release date NZ
May 31st, 2016
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Edition
Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
Interest Age
From 10 to 13 years
Pages
352
Dimensions
132x191x13
ISBN-13
9780606388436
Product ID
25174839

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