Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
Genre: WW2, historical fiction.
Awards: John Newbery Award.
Originally published: 8 January 2015.
Star rating: 10/10 stars.
Age recommendation: 10 years +.
Summary:
Ada Smith was born with a clubfoot, and yet her mum didn't do anything about it when she could of had it fixed. Ada is not allowed to go outside because of her clubfoot, which makes her sad as she watches her younger brother Jamie play with his friends. World War 2 soon arrives before London and the children are evacuated to the countryside. Ada takes her chance with her brother Jamie on a train to a new life, where she meets Susan Smith. Will Ada begin to trust and have faith in Susan as she takes care of her and Jamie?
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