The War That Saved My Life Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Part of the The War That Saved My Life series · Book 1 of 2
Book Summary
This book tells the story of Ada, a young girl with a clubfoot who has never been outside her small London apartment. When World War II begins, children are evacuated from the city. Ada secretly teaches herself to walk and escapes with her younger brother, Jamie. They are sent to the countryside and taken in by a kind but initially reluctant woman named Susan. Ada learns to ride a pony, goes to school, and slowly discovers what it means to be loved and to have a real home, all while the war rages on.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The War That Saved My Life.
1.What was Ada's main problem at the very beginning of the story?
2.Where did Ada and Jamie go when they left London during the war?
3.What was the name of the pony that Ada learned to ride at Susan's house?
4.Why do you think Ada's mother kept her inside and hid her clubfoot?
5.How do you think Susan felt about taking in Ada and Jamie at first?
6.Why was it important for Ada to learn to read and write?
7.What is a big lesson Ada learns about family in this story?
8.What does Ada's journey teach us about being brave even when things are hard?
9.How can you tell that Ada started to trust Susan more as the story went on?
10.What does the word 'evacuate' mean in the story, when the children left London?
11.If Susan was 'reluctant' to take Ada and Jamie in, how did she feel?
12.What does 'resilience' mean, based on Ada's actions in the story?
13.If you were Ada, what would be the hardest part about moving to a new home with a stranger like Susan?
14.How do you think Ada's life changed the most after she met Susan?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The War That Saved My Life to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The War That Saved My Life with children.
What was your favorite part of The War That Saved My Life? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The War That Saved My Life, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The War That Saved My Life make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The War That Saved My Life to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kimberly Brubaker Bradley wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The War That Saved My Life?
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 5.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The War That Saved My Life?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The War That Saved My Life, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The War That Saved My Life for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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