The War That Saved My Life
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 8.5 hour read

The War That Saved My Life

Written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Part of the The War That Saved My Life series

A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.

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316 pages· 62,299 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

During World War II, ten-year-old Ada escapes her abusive mother to join her brother in the countryside. Taken in by Susan, Ada discovers new freedoms, learning to ride a pony and read. As she watches for German spies, Ada's bond with Susan grows. But will this newfound family withstand the war's challenges, or will Ada be forced back into her mother's grasp? A tale of resilience and hope unfolds as Ada fights for a life beyond her one-room prison.

From the publisher

A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.

Awards

Newbery Honor (2016)The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2015)Odyssey Award (2016)Schneider Family Book Award (2016)
At a glance
Format
Pages
316
Words
62,299
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
170995
Publication
Published
May 31, 2016
First published
January 8, 2015
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780147510488

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