The War That Saved My Life*, a 2015 New York Times bestselling historical fictio

“The War That Saved My Life*, a 2015 New York Times bestselling historical fiction novel by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, follows 10-year-old Ada Smith during World War II. Confined to a small London apartment due to a clubfoot, Ada escapes her abusive mother to join her brother Jamie when the government evacuates children to the countryside. The story explores Ada's personal growth and resilience as she learns to read, ride a pony, and watch for German spies.