Review
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A Newbery Honour Book
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award (Middle School)
Winner of the Josette Frank Award
New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2015
Wall Street Journal: Best Children's Books of 2015
New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2015
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2015
Kirkus Best Books of 2015
Horn Book Fanfare Book 2015
"Ada's voice is brisk and honest; her dawning realizations are
made all the more poignant for their simplicity… Things come to
an explosive head, metaphorically and literally. Ignorance and
abuse are brought to light, as are the healing powers of care,
respect and love. Set against a backdrop of war and sacrifice,
Ada's personal fight for freedom and ultimate triumph are cause
for celebration."-- Kirkus starred review
"Proving that her courage and compassion carry far more power
than her disability, Ada earns self-respect, emerges a hero, and
learns the meaning of home."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Involving, poignant, nuanced . . . This is a feel-good story,
but an earned one . . . distinct and powerful in its own right."
-- The Horn Book, starred review
"There is much to like here - Ada's engaging voice, the vivid
setting, the humour, the heartbreak, but most of all the
tenacious will to survive." -- School Library Journal
"The home-front realities of WWII, as well as Ada's realistic
anger and fear, come to life in Bradley's affecting and austerely
told story, and readers will cheer for steadfast Ada as she
triumphs over despair.' -- The Bookseller
Bradley presents this episode in Britain s history in a form
that young readers will appreciate, learn from and enjoy: a moral
tale wrapped up in an adventure story... A moving and uplifting
read.' -- BookMooch
A beautifully written and very moving book, bound to be an
instant classic... A beautiful story of hope and family.' -
Booktopia'It's a story about love, the importance of love, and
how gentle, understanding and loyal love can sur any
difficulties and change people's lives forever. Highly
recommended.' --The Bookbag
"Achingly lovely . . . Nuanced and emotionally acute, this vivid
tale from the wartime home front will have readers ages 10-14
wincing at Ada's stumbles and rejoicing to the point of tears in
her victories." -- The Wall Street Journal
"The home-front realities of WWII, as well as Ada s realistic
anger and fear, come to life in Bradley s affecting and austerely
told story, and readers will cheer for steadfast Ada as she
triumphs over despair." -- Booklist
"Skillful, smooth … Ada's tough journey from brokenness to
healing is poignantly credible in its development and emotionally
satisfying outcome… The feel-good appeal of the rescue fantasy
combines with the increasingly tense World War II backdrop to
make this an effective page-turner." -- BCCB
"Expertly operating on many different levels, this exquisitely
written novel incorporates themes of self-discovery and
self-worth, strength of family, the power of love, and the many
different kinds of courage… Heart-lifting. -- Joy Fleishhackerfor
, School Library Journal
"An astounding novel. Will you cry and rejoice and hold your
breath? Absolutely. Will you find the book as exciting, wise, and
profound as I did? Yes. This book is remarkable." -- Karen
Cushman, author of Newbery Medal winner The Midwife's Apprentice
"A moving story with an authentic voice. Beautifully
told."Patricia MacLachlan, author of Newbery Medal winner Sarah,
Plain and Tall
"I love Ada's bold heart, keen wit, and amazingly fresh point of
view. Her story's riveting. I was with her every step of the
way." -- Sheila Turnage, author of Newbery Honor book Three Times
Lucky
"In Ada's small war lies our large hope that love cannot, will
not, be overcome. I read this novel in two big gulps." -- Gary D.
Schmidt, author of National Book Award finalist Okay for Now
" 'Absolutely breathtaking...An incredibly emotional and
poignant read...[It] will stay with you long after the final page
is turned. This book is truly remarkable.' --- Diva Booknerd
'Very powerful... A wonderful and well written story of the
internal and external struggles that we can all face.' --Lamont
Books
"Thrilling and lovely, heart-wrenching and funny, charming and
readable and truly a book that you won't want to put down! 5
stars." --The Bookbag
"Heartwarming... A delightful WWII story with a totally winning
protagonist." - Paper Fury
"Comforting in its familiarity... Ada's voice is honest and
authentic and true... It's a lovely little novel to curl up with
on a rainy day, that took me back to the novels I read and loved
as a child." Steph Bowe
'As sweet as treacle... Ada's transformation from an angry young
woman into a confident lady is imaginatively drawn.' - Australian
Women's Weekly
'A story of courage and hope. Watching Ada's transformation and
seeing her relationship with Susan grow is a lovely journey.'
--Otago Daily Times
About the Author
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Kimberly Brubaker Bradley lives on a forty-two-acre
farm in Bristol, Tennessee. She is the author of several
historical novels for children and young adults, including Leap
of Faith, and Jefferson's Sons.
