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THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE
de Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker
- Usado
- Aceptable
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Aceptable/Fine
- Librería
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Bacova, Virginia, United States
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Sobre este artículo
NY: Dial, 2015. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine in a Fine dust jacket. Newbery Honor Book, no award medal on dust jacket. Book is in unread condition..
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El May 1 2016, CloggieDownunder dijo:
The War That Saved My Life is a book for young readers by Kimberley Brubaker Bradley. Ada Smith is a useless cripple, or at least, that's what her mother says. Because of her twisted foot, she's confined to their flat, while her beloved brother Jamie freely roams their London neighbourhood. It's 1939, and Hitler is about to invade, so Jamie is to be sent to the country, along with hundreds of other children, for their safety. But Ada is determined not to be left behind.
When they get off the train in Kent, they are assigned to an extremely reluctant Susan Smith. They are surprised to be treated so well by her, certain that they do not deserve it and unconvinced they will be allowed to stay. But stay they do, and while not everything runs smoothly, they are very glad not be hungry and cold. Ada is immediately drawn to Butter, the pony in the attached field: her dream is to ride and jump fences. Jamie is drawn to the pilots at the nearby airfield, and Susan is forced to emerge from her long-standing depression to care for her vulnerable charges.
Bradley gives the reader a view of wartime Britain from the perspective of a ten-year-old whose life of hardship and cruelty has made it difficult for her to trust others or believe in herself. Ada's ignorance and naiveté make for a refreshingly different view of the social customs and accepted behaviours of the time. Ada's slow but steady emotional development, her resolute spirit and her courage are an inspiration. Readers will feel like cheering at the point that Ada declares "…my foot's a long way from my brain".
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. She beautifully illustrates the detrimental effects of abuse and neglect, and the positive power of care, support and love. This critically acclaimed 2016 Newbury Honor Book is a moving and uplifting read.
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Detalles
- Librería
- Windy Hill Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 033945
- Título
- THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE
- Autor
- Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Aceptable
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First edition, First Printing
- Editorial
- Dial
- Lugar de publicación
- NY
- Fecha de publicación
- 2015
- Peso
- 0.00 libras
- Catálogos del vendedor
- NEWBERY HONOR;
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Windy Hill Books
Books are returnable for any reason within 10 days of receipt, books must be received in condition sent, notification prior to return is appreciated.
Sobre el vendedor
Windy Hill Books
Miembro de Biblio desde 2008
Bacova, Virginia
Sobre Windy Hill Books
Windy Hill Books specializes in out of print and collectible children's books in gift condition. Established in 1993 we have recently moved to beautiful Bath County Virginia. We are opened by appointment only.
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