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