The War I Finally Won

De: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Narrado por: Jayne Entwistle

Like the classic heroines of Sarah, Plain and Tall and Little Women, Ada conquers the home front as her World War II journey continues in this sequel to the Newbery Honor-winning The War That Saved My Life.

When Ada's clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she's not what her mother said she was - damaged, deranged, crippled mentally as well as physically. She's not a daughter anymore, either. What is she?

World War II continues, and Ada and her brother, Jamie, are living with their loving legal guardian, Susan, in a borrowed cottage on the estate of the formidable Lady Thorton - along with Lady Thorton herself and her daughter, Maggie. Life in the crowded cottage is tense enough, and then, quite suddenly, Ruth, a Jewish girl from Germany, moves in. A German? The occupants of the house are horrified. But other impacts of the war become far more frightening. As death creeps closer to their door, life and morality during wartime grow more complex. Who is Ada now? How can she keep fighting? And who will she struggle to save?

Ada's first story, The War That Saved My Life, won a Newbery Honor, the Schneider Family Book Award, and the Josette Frank Award in addition to appearing on multiple best-of-the-year lists. This second marvelous volume continues Ada's powerful, uplifting story.

©2017 Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (P)2017 Listening Library

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The poignancy of the story is stunning, as are the author’s wit and eloquence. [Narrator Jayne] Entwistle captures both." (AudioFile)

Stunning.... By turns tough and tender, this novel leavens complex themes with moments of wonder and joy." (The Washington Post)

"Rarely is a children’s book so honest...[and] daring. But there is comfort too, in Ada’s desire to love and grow.... The power of this book is that it describes, slowly and sometimes painfully, that it is possible not just to live through pain, but to live with it.” (The New York Times)

My new favorite book!

I love this book! I am almost 11 and absolutely love this! My teacher recommended it to and I am so glad she did!

Stunning!

Beautifully written, and masterfully read The War I Finally Won is the sequel to The War that saved my Life. Though the story begins with Ada finally having surgery to fix her club her foot, her emotional scars run much deeper. Set in the English countryside during WWII, the struggles, hardships, rationing, and common loss help Ada heal and learn to love and trust again.

AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

Best book ever

So amazing literally the best book ever I love it this is my second time reading it and I am probably gunning read it more times

Amazing

I love this book so much. I read the book first and then listened to it. I think that the voice fits the character perfectly.

The War I finally won

loved this book and the narration. details that mde you el a part of the story.

Excellent story and fabulously narrated.

Regardless of age this story is a must. Highly recommend. Jayne Entwistle does an excellent job narrating.

Over by my kids and myself!

Loved this series! My girls hated to stop each time we had to. Such a great book series!

Please make more!!!!!!!!

oh man! I really like your story I hope you guys make more I never really thought about how some kids in England weren't treated right. :) ******

Excellent second book

Please read the first book before this one IF you can…. It makes the emotional response to this one so much more intense.

Highly recommend both books.

Tough subjects clearly but gently told.

Great reader. Main story line is history made interesting and identifiable. Side plots teach as well. *Thank you for a clean story- they are hard to find.