In England just before the war against Hitler began, nine year old Ada lives in forced confinement by an abusive mother who is embarrassed by Ada's crippled foot. When Ada's young brother, Jamie, is to be sent to live in the country to protect them from the bombing, Ada sneaks out and crawls to the railway station to go with him. They end up with a woman who, though she did not want to take them in, ends up changing their lives and giving Ada hope that her foot can be improved via surgery. This is a touching story with many themes worthy of discussion. I hope to use it in my kids' book club.
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