The War That Saved My Life

Set during World War II, this novel follows Ada, a young girl with a clubfoot who escapes her abusive mother in London with her younger brother Jamie to live with Susan Smith in the countryside. The story explores themes of disability representation, trauma recovery, and found family as Ada learns to overcome physical and emotional challenges while discovering her own worth. The narrative addresses issues of child abuse, self-acceptance, and resilience, while also depicting the historical context of wartime Britain and the kindness of strangers who become chosen family.