MS Sunshine State 2017-2018 Bk 1

The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War that Saved My Life is a book for ages eleven-and-up that has won a Newberry Honor. This is a novel for anyone that loves World War II stories, stories of triumph over disabilities, or for anyone who loves a touching story of love-overcomes-all.

What the Book's All About

This book is about ten-year-old Ada who is never allowed outside due to her mother's embarrassment over Ada's twisted foot. She and her brother (Jamie) are shipped away from London into to the country home of Susan Smith during WWII. Will Susan ever grow to love Ada and Jamie? Will their cruel mother take them back to London? Will Ada ever be able to learn to ride a pony?

Ada

• Loves Susan's pony, Butter
• Stubborn
• Short temper

Jamie

• Ada's little brother
• Loves planes

Note: This was the most popular SSRYA book this year