Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
The War that Saved My Life: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
Set against wartime evacuation in World War II, this novel follows an abused girl who finds family, belonging, and her own strength in a new place. The story centers on hardship under war and the slow work of recovery.
Work Information
A girl finds her place again after being evacuated from London.
The novel carefully traces how a girl carrying the memory of abuse slowly learns to trust others and herself in her new home.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Dial Books
- Published
- 2015-01-08
- Pages
- 320 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 14.61 x 2.72 x 21.59 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780803740815
- ISBN-10
- 0803740816
- Price
- 3744 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books/Growing Up & Facts of Life/Difficult Discussions/Dysfunctional Relationships
* Newbery Honor Book * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection * New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selection * A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of the Century An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words , and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars . Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making. "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute." — The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...unflinching." —Common Sense Media "Touching...Emotionally charged." — Forbes ★ “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” — Kirkus , starred review ★ "Poignant." — Publishers Weekly , starred review ★ "Powerful." — The Horn Book , starred review "Affecting." — Booklist "Emotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner." — BCCB “Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” — SLJ "Astounding...This book is remarkable." —Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice "Beautifully told." —Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall "I read this novel in two big gulps." —Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now "I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting." —Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley lives on a forty-two-acre farm in Bristol, Tennessee. She is the author of several books for children, including Leap of Faith , and Jefferson's Sons .
Reviews
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人間ドラマに重点をおいた時代小説
2016年ニューベリー名誉賞。尖足で左脚の不自由な少女アダは母親に不自由な生活を強いられていた。第２次世界大戦のロンドンで空爆の危険から疎開する弟ジェイミーにこっそりついて二人はスーザンの元で暮らす。スーザンの優しやや毅然とした態度を見てアダは成長していく。いつかは母親の元に帰る運命の二人なのだが、３人はどうなるのか。 歴史(時代)小説には史実に重点をおいた話と、時代設定を踏まえつつ人間ドラマやストーリに重みをおいた作品がありますが、後者の方ですね。現代ではありえな設定ですが、この時代では不自然を感じません。印象に残ったのはスーザンの毅然な態度と優しさですね。アダは心に傷があることから、スーザンを誤解していますが、だんだんと打ち解けていきます。３人で暮らしていく時の雰囲気がいい。聡明で優しく毅然として、社会的にも活躍するスーザンとアダに読んど人は共感を覚えるのかな。身体障害、迷信、嘘、家族とは、について考えさせられる作品。児童文学はタメになって面白い、しかし説教臭くなってないのがいいですね。 ピーターパン、不思議の国のアリス、スイスの家族ロビンソン、たのしいかわべが本作に登場してて読んでみたくなりました。
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Great book
Used for a novel study group for 12-13 year olds. They all loved it and some read the second book on their own. Most read ahead of class. Even I loved it as an adult.
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Awesome must read
This book was recommended in a children psychology podcast I listen. And I was blown away by the awesome storyline, the great easy to read and understand language used. The language is simple enough for a 8 years old but the story can be read by adults with joy. This grapple with theam that are very important for foster and adoptive children as for parents. Me and my son got hooked on the first book so we purchased the second one and loved it. You will not regret it.
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Ein großartiges Buch
Nachdem sie das Buch schon mehrmals von der öffentlichenBibliothek ausgeliehen hatte, haben wir ihr das Buch zu Weihnachten geschenkt damit sie es in ihre Bibliothek aufnehmen kann.
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Lovely read for 4th to 6th graders.
My kids enjoyed reading this and so did I.
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Libro
Excelente