The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

If you could rewrite one part of the story, what would you change?


I would change the parts when Ada(the main character) doesn't stand up against her mother in chapter one to chapter four. I would change it so that Ada tells her mother to stop abusing her but make it so that Ada still runs away with Jamie on to the train.


- 6th grade

The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?


I would recommend this book for whoever likes historical fiction, because that's exactly the genre of this book. It takes place in 1939 in during World War ll. The starting of the book is kind of sad, because her mother abuses Ada, and gets a swollen twisted foot. Her mother never let's Ada get out of the house, and Ada can only see out the window. But the adventure begins when Jamie and Ada escape to Suzan Smith. There they stay together for awile, and Ada gets to play with Suzan's horse!

There a lot of adventure in this book, and I typically lik this book because it is realistic fiction, but it also takes place during the past which is also more intersting. I totally recommend reading this book!


- Sarah, 7th grade, Rindge Ave

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

When I first glanced at the cover, I was confused; how can a war save someone's life? I was unsure if the story was going to be interesting. Let me tell you, I was wrong! This incredible story is about a girl whose mother treats her terribly because of her twisted foot. Her life takes a sudden change for the better thanks to World War ll, and she finds a warm, welcoming home unlike the one that she left. This novel will leave you holding your breath with excitement!


--Julia, 6th grade, Cambridge Friends School

Red berries white clouds blue skies by Sandra Dallas

I love Tomi Itlano, a japanese American. During the attack on pearl Harbor all Japanese are seen as an enmeny . Tomi's family is split up her father goes to a detainment camp on the other side of the US. Her brother goes off to serve the US side of the war. Tomi and her brother and her mother go to a detainment camp. A beautiful book. Lovely.


--Mariela, 6th grade, Cambridge Street Upper School