The Ottawa Library revealed the 2024 “O-Town zzreads” book recently, and the book is…….. “The War That Saved My Life” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
The story is a historical fiction about a young girl named Ada who was born with clubfoot. Set in England during the WWII era, she and her younger brother, Jamie, find a way to escape their cruel mother, who has not only been neglectful but also abusive. This is a story about resilience, personal growth, lives being disrupted by war, and overcoming disability and stigma. Though this is a young adult title, all committee members found sentiment and real value in reading this novel—and hope you do too!
You can pick up a free copy of “The War That Saved My Life” at the Ottawa Library. The library says there are several events and book discussions planned around the reading of the book beginning in the new year. A new addition to this year’s book is a sticker located a few pages in containing a qr code. This code allows readers to share where they’re reading from. If you’d like to listen to the audiobook, ask a staff member who will help you out.
