California Young Reader Medal
2019 · Intermediate · Winner
About This Book
An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of "Jefferson's Sons" and for fans of "Number the Stars."
Nine-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 of 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.
Nine-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 of 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.
Awards
Beehive Award
2017 · Fiction · Nominee
Georgia Children's Book Award
2017 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Finalist
Children's Book Committee Award
2016 · Fiction · Winner
Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production
2016 · Audiobook · Winner
Newbery Medal
2016 · Children's · Honor Book
Audio File
2015 · Starred Review
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
2015 · Middle Readers · Honor Book
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
2015 · Middle Readers · Finalist
Great Stone Face Book Award
2015 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Isinglass Teen Read Award
2015 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Parents Choice Award (Spring) (2008-Up)
2015 · Fiction · Gold Medal Winner
Junior Library Guild
2015 · Selection
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