We're betting you won't be able to put this one down.

Ada lives in a locked closet because her mother hates her club foot. When her younger brother Jamie is shipped out of London to get away from the nightly bombings by the Germans, Ada decides to escape and sneaks out to join him. They make to the countryside where they meet Susan Smith, a middle-aged woman who lost too much in her life. At first untrusting of each other, Ada, Susan, and Jamie build a relationship, slowly becoming family. But is it enough? The two are minors and will they be forced to return to their mother?

BTSYA / Teen Reader (12):
I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down. The War that Saved My Life, is a heart-touching story about the children in World War II. Surprisingly, I became engrossed in the history of World War II, and found myself learning about a part of the war many of us don’t know about: the children.

This historical fiction book was wonderfully written. Readers can feel the trials and tribulations Ada faced. I liked the lesson the story offered younger readers: your physical appearance doesn't determine your fate. I would recommend this book for tweens, as some topics like violence may not be suitable for younger readers. This book is a gift option for tweens.

Readers who like historical adventure will find this not only engaging but surprisingly educational. 

There is violence.