Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Genre and Theme: Historical Fiction, Forced Journeys of Transformation
Awards: The Scnieder Family Book Award, The Wall Street Journal's Best Children's Book, Publishers Weekly Best Books, The Horn Book Fanfare Book, Kirkus Reviews Best Books, Miami Herald's Best Books, and Newbery Honor Book
The War That Saved My Life is a book that takes place during World War II. Ada is a young girl who was born with a clubfoot which became developmentally worse as she grew up. Jamie, her younger brother, her abusive mother , and their flat was all she knew; Ada decided to sneak out with Jamie to evacuate. Ada's and Jamie's lives go through major transformations after meeting Susan. Susan's care for Ada and Jamie, the evacuees, left such an impression that when their mother came to retrieve them, it was a heart-wrenching altercation. Fortunately, the love between Susan, Ada, and Jamie saved them all.
This historical fiction book would be great for grades 3rd - 8th grade, however anyone age will enjoy this read. I would not use this in my classroom due to the content and appropriateness. An educator could use this book to introduce and provide insight on what life might have been like during World War II. It provides a different perspective of the war, and a young girl overcoming struggles.
The War That Saved My Life is a book that takes place during World War II. Ada is a young girl who was born with a clubfoot which became developmentally worse as she grew up. Jamie, her younger brother, her abusive mother , and their flat was all she knew; Ada decided to sneak out with Jamie to evacuate. Ada's and Jamie's lives go through major transformations after meeting Susan. Susan's care for Ada and Jamie, the evacuees, left such an impression that when their mother came to retrieve them, it was a heart-wrenching altercation. Fortunately, the love between Susan, Ada, and Jamie saved them all.
This historical fiction book would be great for grades 3rd - 8th grade, however anyone age will enjoy this read. I would not use this in my classroom due to the content and appropriateness. An educator could use this book to introduce and provide insight on what life might have been like during World War II. It provides a different perspective of the war, and a young girl overcoming struggles.
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