Miscellaneous
What is Ada's main physical challenge?
A clubfoot
What historical event is happening during the story?
World War II (specifically, the Blitz)
What is the genre of this book?
Historical Fiction
Who is the author of the War I Finally Won/The War That Saved my Life?
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
What did the armbands symbolize for Jamie and Ada?
The armbands symbolize the deaths of Billy and Mam
Where does Ada go to escape London during the war?
The English countryside (near Kent)
What is Ada's initial attitude towards Susan?
Suspicious, distrustful, and reserved.
Why was Lady Thorton unhappy?
A Jewish German girl named Ruth needed to live in her cottage
What is the setting of the book?
The English countryside in the UK.
What foods mentioned in Chapter 8 were rationed?
Meat, bacon, butter, cooking fat and tea were mentioned in this chapter.
What is the name of the woman who takes Ada and Jamie in?
Susan Smith
What does Ada learn to do that she couldn't do before?
Ride a pony, read, write, make friends, and feel loved/safe.
What did Jamie think the cottage was?
A small cave.
Susan says that Ada needs to blow off some steam. What does this mean?
It means that she needs to calm down and collect her emotions
What did Susan mean when she told Ada she could feel safe there?
She meant that Ada would feel safe because Mam wasnt alive any more.
What is Jamie's special talent?
He's a talented artist/drawer.
What is the significance of the title "The War That Saved My Life"?
The war, though dangerous, ultimately provides Ada with a better life than she had before. It allows her to escape abuse and find love and healing.
Did Ada think Mam was nice?
No
What did Susan ask Lord Thorton halfway through the dried roast beef coarse?
She asks him to help her find a job
What exciting thing happened to Ada at the end of Chapter 12?
Ada received a letter of the ownership of Butter from Susan.
What kind of pet does Ada get?
A pony (named Butter)
What is the theme of the novel?
Some possible themes include: courage, resilience, family (found family), healing from trauma, self-discovery, the power of kindness, and the impact of war on individuals.
What was Ada scared of?
She was scared of being trapped and bombs falling on her.
What degree does Susan have and from what college did she earn it?
She has a degree from Oxford University and her degree is in math
What does 'You can know all the things you like but that doesnt mean you believe them' What does the narrator mean by this?
It means you can hear what people say but dont believe them