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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked but didn’t love this one. It seemed a bit rudderless at times with too many problems. The ending was very satisfying, however.
Upon rereading, would amend to 4 stars. While the story isn’t as cohesive as the first, watching Ada’s character development was very enjoyable.
Upon rereading, would amend to 4 stars. While the story isn’t as cohesive as the first, watching Ada’s character development was very enjoyable.
I got through this, but it stretched my credulity -- would Ada really have lived in the country for more than a year without ever having heard the words "plow" or "cousin"? The ignorance card was a bit overplayed in my opinion.
In this sequel to The War That Saved My Life, Ada is finally free of her evil mother forever. Susan, with the help of Lady Thornton, has arranged to have Ada's clubfoot surgically corrected. Now that she is able to walk easily, Ada is even more furious with her mother and struggles to make sense of things. The war is still raging on, and when the British Army needs Thornton Manor, Lady Thornton moves in with them. Maggie is still away at boarding school, though she longs to be back home. Her visits are the high point in Ada's year. The war affects each of them differently, and they each struggle with the changing world and their places in it. Ada is a remarkable girl and to see the world through her eyes is a gift. This heartfelt exploration of what it means to care for and be taken care of by others is a must read, but read The War That Saved My Life first. Highly recommended for grades 5 & up.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Audiobook. Wow, this book and it's prequel are so good. I originally picked up to read before giving to my oldest daughter to see if it would be something she would be interested in and I fell in love with both of them. Highly, highly recommend.
I’ve read this book twice in the last two years. Today I picked it up for some sick day reading and read the whole thing in one day. It’s so good!!
I went between 4.5 and 5 stars but finally decided on 5. This was a lovely middle grade novel and I can't wait for Natalie to read it :)
This is an excellent follow-up to The War That Saved My Life, and it picks up soon after the first book ended. Ada finally gets surgery to repair her clubfoot, and she, her brother Jamie, and their guardian Susan move into a cottage on Lady Thornton’s property. War takes its toll on all the characters and their friends and neighbors, and Ada continues to struggle with letting someone else take care of her. Her fierce independence and courage are inspiring. I absolutely adore Ada and both of these books. Bradley is a gifted writer, creating indelible characters and handling raw emotions with finesse. I’m really hoping that she is working on a third installment of Ada’s life, but in the meantime I’m going to have to check out her other books.