the war that saved my life by kimberly brubaker bradley

Ada sneaks Jamie out of the house and they go to the train station with the other children. In order to keep children safe, they are evacuated by train to the countryside and placed with foster families. The British government expects Nazi Germany to bomb major cities like London. In September 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland and Great Britain begins preparing for war. Because of her love for Jamie and her desire to someday leave the flat, Ada decides to secretly teach herself to walk despite the pain. Mam tells Ada that her 'ugly foot' is shameful. Jamie will soon be attending school, but 'Mam' says that Ada will never leave their dilapidated London flat. 'Mam' forces Ada to clean and care for her little brother, 6-year-old Jamie, all while crawling. Her verbally and physically abusive mother has never allowed doctors to treat it or helped her to learn to walk.

10-year-old Ada Smith was born with a club foot. The story is set in England at the beginning of World War II in 1939-1940. The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a bestselling, Newbery Honor winning book that was written in 2015.

What are the different settings of the novel and how does it affect and shape the characters?.

What are some of the themes, symbols and motifs present in the novel? How does the symbolism help you better understand the characters and their motivations?.

What were some allusions (references to real people, places, events, religious practices, art, literature) present in the novel? What can you learn about the people and the time period from these allusions?.

Who are the main characters in The War That Saved My Life and what challenges do they face?.

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The war that saved my life by kimberly brubaker bradley