The War that Saved My Life
(Newbery Honor Award Winner)
📘 About This Book
* Newbery Honor Book * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection * New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selection An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars.
📖 Özet
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley’s compelling historical fiction novel, The War that Saved My Life, transports readers to the tumultuous era of World War II to tell an unforgettable story of resilience, freedom, and unexpected healing. Published in 2015 and spanning 322 pages, this Newbery Honor Book and New York Times bestseller captures the heart-wrenching realities of wartime Britain through the eyes of a deeply resilient ten-year-old protagonist named Ada. For her entire life, Ada has been confined to a dreary, one-room London apartment. Her mother keeps her hidden away, consumed by cruel humiliation over Ada’s physical disability, specifically a twisted foot. Because of this abuse and neglect, Ada knows almost nothing of the outside world, nature, or kindness. She has learned to crawl across the floor and endure endless harsh treatment, believing herself to be fundamentally broken and unworthy of love. However, the looming threat of World War II brings drastic changes to London. As the c
🎯 Temel Dersler
⚖️ Artılar ve Eksiler
✅ Artılar
Olağanüstü duygusal derinlik ve karakter gelişimi.
Direnç, engelli savunuculuğu ve kişisel gelişim üzerine ilham verici temalar.
II. Dünya Savaşı sırasında zengin ve sürükleyici bir tarihi arka plan.
Ada ile vasisi Susan arasındaki dokunaklı dinamik.
⚠️ Eksiler
Hassas okuyucuları rahatsız edebilecek şiddetli çocuk istismarı ve duygusal ihmal tasvirleri içerir.
Ağır ve karanlık konu, tamamen hazmedilmek için duygusal olgunluk gerektirir.
✍️ About the Author
❓ Sık Sorulan Sorular
Who is the author of The War that Saved My Life? +
The book was written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
When was the novel published? +
It was published in 2015.
How many pages are in the book? +
The book contains 322 pages.
What is the main character's name and condition? +
The main character is ten-year-old Ada, who was kept hidden because of her twisted foot.
What major historical event serves as the backdrop for the story? +
The story is set during World War II, specifically involving the evacuation of children from London.
