The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War that Saved My Life

The War That Saved My Life #1

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

336 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds, set during World War II.Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room flat. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,054 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
hopeful 65%
inspiring 54%
sad 47%
adventurous 42%
reflective 24%
challenging 23%
tense 20%
dark 18%
informative 13%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.48

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