The War That Saved My Life

Who is Ada? Why is Mam ashamed of her? Why do you think Mam “wanted Ada to be a cripple.”

When talking about Susan, Ada said, “She doesn’t like us. She didn’t want us, remember?” Does Susan like the kids? Why or why not?

Susan treats Ada with understanding and compassion? How does Ada respond to this kindness? Why?

What do you know of Susan? Tell the untold story of Susan’s life as you imagine it might be.

Is Ada capable of learning? Why is she afraid of learning at the beginning of the story?

Why did their Mam come to take them back to the city?

How does the way Mam treat Ada differ from the way Susan treats Ada?

Why do you think the author decided to title the book The War That Saved My Life?

In what ways did Susan save Ada’s and Jamie’s lives? How did Ada and Jamie save Susan's life.

Do you like the ending? If you were the author, would you change the ending of the story?