Cover of The War That Saved My Life

The War That Saved My Life

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

This historical novel follows ten-year-old Ada as she leaves London during wartime with her younger brother. In the English countryside, the siblings start an unfamiliar life in Susan Smith’s care. Ada’s departure is also tied to her desire to get away from her mother’s cruelty. The story centers on the children’s move from wartime London, their new household, and Ada’s search for freedom amid upheaval.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
580L
ATOS Book Level
4.1
AR Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
AR Points
9.0
Word Count
62451
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Change And Transitions · Family · Siblings · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Dial Books
Published
May 31, 2016
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9780147510488
Language
English