Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is best known for her moving historical fiction, including the award-winning The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words. She also writes engaging books for younger readers, from picture books like Ballerino Nate to non-fiction such as Energy Makes Things Happen.
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Children's Books Middle Grade Juvenile Historical Fiction World War II
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's novel The War That Saved My Life was a Newbery Honor book, a recognition for distinguished contributions to American literature for children. Its sequel, The War I Finally Won, also received critical acclaim.
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has written a duology centered on the character Ada, beginning with The War That Saved My Life and continuing with The War I Finally Won. Most of her other works are standalone novels.
