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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
Once again, I became immersed in Ada’s life, and did not want the story to end!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So, so good. Perfect for children who have a budding interest in stories about war who might not be ready for all the grisly-ness of it.
It feels weird to apply the "cozy" label to a book about many kinds of loss, but I must. The writing is so tender, so gentle, that even confronting death feels safe and okay. Especially for a middle grades book, this introduces some of the horrors of WWII -- concentration camps, the London Blitz, the wholesale investment of young men in the war effort -- and the daily deprivations (food and gas rationing, blackout shades, school closings) without being overwhelming. It's like the kindest of teachers or sweetest of mothers sits you down for a hard talk, but does so with an arm around your shoulder and a plate of warm cookies at hand.
Plus, these are utterly lovable characters. Our heroine, Ada, with her guarded joy and sharp curiosity. Her guardian, Susan, who acts with the wisdom of a child psychologist and frankness of an independent woman. Even complicated Lady Thornton is good-hearted, even if she has a hard time showing affection or understanding her privileged position in life.
I just loved both this book and its predecessor. I'm sorry to see them come to an end.
(and one more, Jane Entwistle shines as narrator)
Plus, these are utterly lovable characters. Our heroine, Ada, with her guarded joy and sharp curiosity. Her guardian, Susan, who acts with the wisdom of a child psychologist and frankness of an independent woman. Even complicated Lady Thornton is good-hearted, even if she has a hard time showing affection or understanding her privileged position in life.
I just loved both this book and its predecessor. I'm sorry to see them come to an end.
(and one more, Jane Entwistle shines as narrator)
I was so excited to hear that Kimberly Brubaker Bradley had written a sequel to The War That Saved My Life and that I'd have the opportunity to meet up with Ada and Jamie and Susan once again. And book #2 did not disappoint. The story is accessible and fast moving, but not simple. Bradley removes some of Ada's obstacles, but her life is not easy. Bradley doesn't sugarcoat or avoid some hard issues, but there are moments of joy and accomplishment. Bradley really is a master of historical fiction for children. If you'd like to read another challenging, yet satisfying, historical novel by Bradley, pick up [b:For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy|714451|For Freedom The Story of a French Spy|Kimberly Brubaker Bradley|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1320532116s/714451.jpg|2602077]
Such a good sequel. These books are so adept at explaining children with trauma in a fictional historical setting.
Just as good as the first one. Must read. Loved it.
I really enjoyed this sequel to The War That Saved My Life. I wonder if there will be another one in the series. So glad that Ada was able to grow and work through more things with her abuse and open up. I loved how the gift of a dictionary also helped her grow without having to admit how much she didn’t know. It became a graceful way for her to learn.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In had high hopes for this book and it did not disappoint. The author captures childhood trauma in such an engaging manner. I loved the character development for all the characters, but especially Ada. I think some of the religious education could have been fleshed out a little more, but for children, it seemed appropriate. I highly recommend both books in this series.