The War I Finally Won
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Eleven-year-old Ada’s clubfoot and abusive mother have left her suspicious of kindness and afraid to believe that anything good could happen to her. When she and her younger brother, Jamie, go to live with their guardian, Susan, on the country estate of imperious Lady Thornton, and then Jewish refugee Ruth comes to live with them, Ada discovers that, even during the hardships and uncertainties of war, happiness and even love can be found.
Set in the British countryside during World War II, this is a simply wonderful book. It has emotional complexity and depth, well-rounded characters, themes of found family, resilience, tolerance, and belonging. It also has plenty of elements of a children’s fiction classic, including a strong, relatable heroine, orphans and horses! The sequel to the Newbery Honor Book The War That Saved My Life, The War I Finally Won works equally well as a standalone novel and received starred reviews in Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, and The Horn Book. Highly recommended for parents as well as children!
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This is an Amazing Must-Read!
This work of historical fiction is set in England during WWII. Eleven-year-old Ada struggles to figure out how she can help with the war efforts and protect her younger brother. She also meets Ruth, a Jewish girl from Germany, and their relationship is, well... complicated. If you enjoy reading about characters with exciting lives and big emotions, pick up this book!! (One last note: This is a sequel to The War That Saved My Life. This book can stand alone, but personally I recommend reading them in order.)