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The War That Saved My Life / The War I Finally Won / Fighting Words

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This Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Bestselling 3 Books Collection 1. The War That Saved My Life 9780147510488 2. The War I Finally Won 9780147516817 3. Fighting Words 9781984815705

890 pages, Paperback

Published June 22, 2023

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Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

27 books2,854 followers
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's next book, The Night War, will be published April 9, 2024. She is the author of nineteen previous books, including the Newbery Honor winners Fighting Words and The War that Saved My Life. The sequel to the latter, The War I Finally Won, appeared on many state-award and best-books lists and was described as “stunning” by The Washington Post and “honest” and “daring” by The New York Times. She is also the acclaimed author of She Persisted: Rosalind Franklin. Kimberly and her husband have two grown children and live with their dogs, two highly opinionated mares, and a surplus of cats on a fifty-two-acre farm in Bristol, Tennessee. Visit her at kimberlybrubakerbradley.com.

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April 12, 2025
I had put this book off for a good while, but I am so glad I read it! In the book, the character Jamie is so sweet! It starts when Ada Smith is a cripple, as her abusive, mean mother calls her. Ada wasn't allowed out of their apartment, and her mom hurt her physically and mentally. At the start of the war, all the children are told to evacuate, but Ada's mom tells her no one will want her. Which is really mean to Ada, so she goes anyway with her brother Jamie. Susan Smith lives where they are going, and she is forced to take them in. She has a pony, and Ada really wants to ride it. As the sweet story goes on, the war grows closer, but to find out more, you must read the book. It is really good!
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April 9, 2025
Wow, this book is amazing! It is a detailed adventure cover to cover, and a true must-read for any historical fiction fan. It has perfection in the facts department, with accurate descriptions of the London Blitz, and the life of a crippled child in a dirty, worn, and money-tight London. I have read it so many times that the spine has to be taped from rips and peeling! Kimberly Bradley is my favorite author, and her books never fail to keep me engrossed in the story!
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June 14, 2025
This is an incredible start to a wonderful duet series. I highly recommend it! Though, the second one is my favorite. The first one is incredibly incredible!!! The authors use of characterization imagery, and inner dialogue and conflict created a compelling story that draws readers in and portrays the complex dynamics involved in abuse, children, war, and finding a new home
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July 13, 2025
My favorite book of all time!! inspirational, comforting, and ignites a passion in your heart to help the helpless. You truly fall head over heals for every character and become their biggest fans as they begin to grow and discover their value as a human being.
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March 10, 2024
A beautiful story about how a young girl finds unconditional love and improves her self image.
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December 24, 2025
Such a good story about healing and strength. One of the best stories ever.
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June 22, 2025
I absolutely loved reading this book. It’s a well written book and I would highly recommend!
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