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Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'
A Guerra que Salvou a Minha Vida by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
52 reviews
gloriazthompson's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse
ullr's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse
thebookishtalesofkennedy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent
cassandraquinby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
rb26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
someplace_i_go's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Vomit
bexdubyah's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism
bookdreamer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ada was born with a deformed foot. Her mother keeps her inside out of shame, forcing Ada into a cabinet when she doesn't behave and sometimes beating her and her brother in fits of anger. It's a heavy topic for a middle school novel but it's handled well. Ada and her brother are able to heal and find love and safety when they evacuate London, but it's a long journey. The beautiful ending drove home the theme of found family and made me wish for more of Ada, James, and Sarah's story- I'm glad there's a sequel.
Graphic: Child abuse
sara_phoenix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Now to the story. First of all, I felt every emotion imaginable throughout the story. Sadness, anger, happiness, laughter. Lots and lots of tears, both good and bad. Ada is such an amazing character. She is determined and strong ad never gives up. I honestly saw a little bit of myself in her growing up in an ablest society. By no means was my path as traumatic or devastating, which shows society has come a long way in regards to diverse abilities, but there are still obstacles we must face. I definitely felt the need to protect Ada and was behind her for every heartbreak and triumph. The innocence of how Ada approached the situations was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The writing was simple, yet held so much depth and understanding. All the characters had their place, and although some angered me, the mum, for instance, I knew she needed to be like that to really tell the story.
Really, I truly cannot say enough good things about this story. It was sweet, emotional, and necessary.
Parents, please have your children read this book. Parents, read it yourself. This is a middle grade book, but I think it is a book for everyone, no matter what age. Reading this book will be giving yourself a gift you didn't know you needed.
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders