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The War that Saved My Life: (Newbery Honor Award Winner),Used
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* Newbery Honor Book* #1 New York Times Bestseller* Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award* Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection* Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection* New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selectionAn exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars.Tenyearold Ada has never left her oneroom 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 minuteshe sneaks out to join him.So begins a new adventure for 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 Susanand 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 identitya classic in the making.'Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute.'The Wall Street Journal'Unforgettable...unflinching.'Common Sense Media'Touching...Emotionally charged.' Forbes? ?Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.? Kirkus, starred review? 'Poignant.'Publishers Weekly, starred review? 'Powerful.'The Horn Book, starred review'Affecting.'Booklist'Emotionally satisfying...[A] pageturner.'BCCB?Exquisitely written...Heartlifting.? SLJ'Astounding...This book is remarkable.'Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice'Beautifully told.'Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall'I read this novel in two big gulps.'Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now'I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting.'Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky
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- Q: What age group is 'The War that Saved My Life' appropriate for? A: 'The War that Saved My Life' is suitable for middle-grade readers, typically ages 8 to 12 years old.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children sensitive to themes of war? A: While the book addresses themes of war and hardship, it does so through the lens of resilience and personal growth, making it suitable for sensitive readers, but parental discretion is advised.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of resilience, identity, family, and the impact of war on children, highlighting the journey of overcoming personal challenges.
- Q: How many pages does 'The War that Saved My Life' have? A: 'The War that Saved My Life' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The War that Saved My Life' is authored by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The War that Saved My Life' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The War that Saved My Life' published? A: 'The War that Saved My Life' was published on January 8, 2015.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'The War that Saved My Life' is a Newbery Honor Book, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, and has won several awards including the Schneider Family Book Award.
- Q: Can I find this book in other languages? A: Yes, 'The War that Saved My Life' is available in multiple languages including Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'The War that Saved My Life' is a standalone novel and not part of a series.