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bhnmt61's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet story about a young girl named Ada who has a clubfoot. She and her younger brother live in London with their cruel and abusive mom. When children are evacuated from London during WWII, it's the best thing that could have happened to her. By about a quarter of the way through, you pretty much know exactly what's going to happen, but it's still a great story, well-told. Deducted a star because there are several things, especially toward the end, that are just a little too convenient.
jeremyawilliams's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amb3333's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely beautiful story of love, hope and perseverance told from the eyes of a child during Witld War II.
allicatca's review against another edition
5.0
This book really teaches children how awful a child can be treated. Poor Ada was forced to stay in her apartment because she was born with a club foot. Her mother hit her and hid her in a dank dark cabinet.
The horrors of WWII in England almost pale in comparison for Ada to her own mother.
The book is well-written. It provides a lot of information regarding WWII in England and I learned a lot.
I think this is a memorable book best for children 6th grade and above.
The horrors of WWII in England almost pale in comparison for Ada to her own mother.
The book is well-written. It provides a lot of information regarding WWII in England and I learned a lot.
I think this is a memorable book best for children 6th grade and above.
deniseann's review against another edition
5.0
This was a wonderful story. I really enjoyed reading this book to my granddaughter. This was my second time reading it.
sumayyaha's review against another edition
5.0
Rating - 5 Stars / Narrated by Jayne Entwistle
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2ND TIME READING and I still love it, i'm not sure if I'll re-read the second one though since I wasn't as fond of it but I really love Ada's journey.
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2ND TIME READING and I still love it, i'm not sure if I'll re-read the second one though since I wasn't as fond of it but I really love Ada's journey.
is_it_chris's review against another edition
5.0
this was an amazing book and i loved it and i could really feel the main character.
librarianlizreads's review against another edition
5.0
This story is very good. I cried a lot. It is sad and moving and beautiful and a study on human nature that shouldn't be missed. Love, love, loved it!
reader4evr's review against another edition
4.0
This was not what I expected but that is a good thing. I think listening to it on audio was great and even though I wasn't a fan of the narrator, I think it was a great way to "read" it!
I think fans of historical fiction will really enjoy this especially since this is another view of how WWII was were it wasn't involving the US or Germany which I think is really unique.
Susan was my favorite character but I did like Ada and Jamie. And OMG the mom was horrible! I'm so glad the ending happened the way it did.
I think fans of historical fiction will really enjoy this especially since this is another view of how WWII was were it wasn't involving the US or Germany which I think is really unique.
Susan was my favorite character but I did like Ada and Jamie. And OMG the mom was horrible! I'm so glad the ending happened the way it did.
lboits's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and War