Set during one of the most explosive periods in world history, this amazing story is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family, identity and the fire of self-worth that can, when fed, burn brightly in all of us. 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? 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. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. So when her little brother, Jamie, is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute-sneaking out to join him. She is the author of several books for children. Kimberly Brubaker Bradley lives on a forty-two-acre farm in Bristol, Tennessee. About the Book Product Details Author Bio Reviews About the Book. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. The War that Saved My Life By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Kimberly Brubaker Bradleys historical novel is a captivating tale of courage. Free trial available Sign In with Amazon. Discover the English Audiobook at Audible. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. The War That Saved My Life as its meant to be heard, narrated by Jayne Entwistle. This number one New York Times best seller is an exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words.
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