The War That Saved My Life Contributor(s): Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803740816 ISBN-13: 9780803740815 Publisher: Dial Books
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2014002168 |
Age Level: 10-13 |
Grade Level: 5-8 |
Lexile Measure: 580(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" L (0.95 lbs) 320 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Topical - Physically Challenged - Topical - Family - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Features: Ikids, Price on Product |
Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Finalist, Children's Book, 2017 E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Honor Book, Middle Readers, 2015 Isinglass Teen Read Award, Nominee, Grades 6-8, 2015 Great Stone Face Book Award, Nominee, Grades 4-6, 2015 Children's Book Committee Award, Winner, Fiction, 2016 Newbery Medal, Honor Book, Children's, 2016 Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up), Gold Medal Winner, Fiction, 2015 |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2014 Publishers Weekly 10/27/2014 School Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 97 Booklist 12/01/2014 pg. 56 Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2015 pg. 76 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2015 PW Best Children's Books 11/02/2015 pg. 48 Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2015 pg. 70 PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/02/2015 pg. 81 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 170995 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: * Newbery Honor Book An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute--she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. 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. 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? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity--a classic in the making. Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute.--The Wall Street JournalUnforgettable...unflinching.--Common Sense Media ★ "Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration." --Kirkus, starred review ★ Poignant.--Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ Powerful.--The Horn Book, starred review Affecting.--Booklist Emotionally satisfying... A] page-turner.--BCCB "Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting." --SLJ Astounding...This book is remarkable.--Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice Beautifully told.--Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall I read this novel in two big gulps.--Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting.--Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky |
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