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When war breaks out, Ada moves to the countryside with her younger brother and their guardian into a small cottage owned by the bossy Lady Thornton. Then Lady Thornton moves in, too, with her daughter, Maggie. With the arrival of Ruth, a German Jewish refugee, the cottage becomes even more crowded and uncomfortable. Luckily, Lady Thornton’s got beautiful horses for everyone to ride. Everyone except Ruth. Because she’s German.
Ages 10+
Pages 385
Publisher Penguin Random House
Last Offered Apr 2022
Awards
Kirkus Starred Review
Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
Golden Kite Award

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This is an Amazing Must-Read!

Review by Yona

This work of historical fiction is set in England during WWII. Eleven-year-old Ada struggles to figure out how she can help with the war efforts and protect her younger brother. She also meets Ruth, a Jewish girl from Germany, and their relationship is, well... complicated. If you enjoy reading about characters with exciting lives and big emotions, pick up this book!! (One last note: This is a sequel to The War That Saved My Life. This book can stand alone, but personally I recommend reading them in order.)

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The War I Finally Won

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The War I Finally Won

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The war I finally won

Review by EllieRose26

Loved this book

Feb 04, 2026 11:06 PM
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👍love this book

Review by SweetiePye

so good👍✨✨😀🐴

Dec 14, 2025 01:28 PM
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wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by SweetiePye

it is so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 02, 2025 01:12 PM
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Fantastic book!

Review by Oceanest

This is pne of my absolute favorite nooks pf all time and i recommend it. Ive probably read it 4 different Times. Also a pretty sad book.....No spoilers!

Aug 04, 2025 06:45 PM
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wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by SweetiePye

i love this book

Jul 08, 2025 11:06 AM