The War That Saved My Life

From the bestselling author of Jefferson's Sons and for readers of Number the Stars, comes an incredibly poignant tale of victory against all obstacles set during World War 2.

Ada, ten, has never been outside of her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. Ada doesn't waste any time in slinking out to join her younger brother Jamie, who is being sent out of London to flee the war.

Ada's new journey and Susan Smith's, who is compelled to take in the two children, both begin at this point. Ada starts to trust Susan as she picks up pony riding, reads, and keeps an eye out for German spies. In turn, Susan starts to fall in love with Ada and Jamie. Will their relationship be sufficient to keep them together throughout a war, though? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother?

This brilliant piece of historical fiction is a timeless story about family and identity that combines elements of adventure and drama in equal measure.