Title: The War that Saved My Life

Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Genre: Historical Fiction

Publisher: Dial Books

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 316

Rating: 4/5 stars

Synopsis (Goodreads):

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?

This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making.

Review:

this was an easy read. Written for younger audiences, I ripped through this book. I really enjoyed this book, but I admit the beginning was a little hard to get into, but I think it’s because I had to get used to it being written for children.

Ada and Jamie live in London with an abusive mother. But when World War Two starts, they get send away to the country. Jamie is homesick, but Ada has her eyes opened to what freedom looks like. Ada was born with a clubfoot, so her mother made her stay inside her whole life. But when she reaches the country she learns that she is more than just her foot!

Ada’s character broke my heart. She is such a sweet girl and wants to hard to be accepted, and she finally gets the opportunity to live!

I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a book to read with young readers. If you don’t like books written for kids, then maybe this isn’t your cup of tea.

Happy reading!