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maryhannawilson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ada is ten years old but has never left her tiny apartment because her mother is ashamed of her twisted foot. She spends her life indoors while her little brother roams the town freely. When the opportunity comes for Ada and her brother to sneak away and escape the bombing with the other children, they take it.
Now Ada and her brother are placed with a single woman, Susan, who didn't want to take in any evacuees but was forced to take them. Susan opens her home, and slowly opens her heart, to Ada and her brother. Under Susan's care, Ada learns to read, ride a pony, and write. Their new life begins to develop but Ada lives under the fear of being taken back to her mother. Will the new trio last or will Ada's mom return for them?
This book has been on my list for a long time so it was nice to accomplish that goal! And I wasn't disappointed. My two sons assured me that this was a great story and they were correct. I was hooked as soon as we met Ada in the first few chapters. Right away, I was rooting for such a mistreated character.
The character development in this book was well done. Not only did the kids change, but the adult taking care of them had her own journey of discovery. I appreciated how they were all helping each other grow and open up to something new.
I loved the ending - a nice surprise and I love a happy twist. I won't say much more about it.
This is a unique WW2 historical fiction book. I loved it and highly recommend it.
Now Ada and her brother are placed with a single woman, Susan, who didn't want to take in any evacuees but was forced to take them. Susan opens her home, and slowly opens her heart, to Ada and her brother. Under Susan's care, Ada learns to read, ride a pony, and write. Their new life begins to develop but Ada lives under the fear of being taken back to her mother. Will the new trio last or will Ada's mom return for them?
This book has been on my list for a long time so it was nice to accomplish that goal! And I wasn't disappointed. My two sons assured me that this was a great story and they were correct. I was hooked as soon as we met Ada in the first few chapters. Right away, I was rooting for such a mistreated character.
The character development in this book was well done. Not only did the kids change, but the adult taking care of them had her own journey of discovery. I appreciated how they were all helping each other grow and open up to something new.
I loved the ending - a nice surprise and I love a happy twist. I won't say much more about it.
This is a unique WW2 historical fiction book. I loved it and highly recommend it.
msdeeburgos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gruyere3's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
shannon_mcdrapcho's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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.