The War That Saved My Life
The War That Saved My Life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Ages 9–12
Evacuated from London during WWII, Ada — who has never been allowed outside because of her clubfoot — discovers freedom, horses, and what it feels like to be loved. Newbery Honor.
Heads-up for parents: Child abuse & neglect, War & battle violence. Worth reading it yourself first.
- Author
- Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- Age
- Ages 9–12
- Type
- Historical Fiction, Family, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House
- In India
- Available
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