War

written by Kimberley Brubaker Bradley and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, Published by the Penguin Group

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About

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Set during World War II, Ada is a resourceful character who slowly and believably makes accommodations for her untreated club foot. Her growth as a character, her acceptance by the villagers, and the home she and her brother make with Susan, their sponsor, are both heartfelt and powerful.

Awards Won

Title Year
official seal of the schneider family book award Schneider Family Book Award

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The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

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2016 - Winner(s)