The War That Saved My Life

*Newbery Honor book *Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award This #1 New York Times bestseller is 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 Sarah, Plain and Tall. *COVER MAY VARY* Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Adas twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesnt waste a minuteshe 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 Susanand 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? "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute."The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...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