Kimberly Brubaker Bradley – författare

From the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of The War that Saved My Life comes For Freedom, the thrilling true story of one of France''s youngest spies during World War II and perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and The Diary of Anne Frank.    Suzanne David''s everyday life is suddenly shattered in 1940 when a bomb drops on the main square of her hometown, the city of Cherbourg, France, killing a pregnant neighbor right in front of her. Until then the war had seemed far away, not something that would touch her or her teenage friends. Now Suzanne''s family is kicked out onto the street as German soldiers take over their house as a barracks.    Suzanne clings to the one thing she really loves--singing. Her voice is so amazing that she is training to become an opera singer. As Suzanne travels around for rehearsals, cosume fittings, or lessons, she learns more about what the Nazis are doing and about the people who are "disappearing." Her travels are noticed by someone else, an organizer of the French Resistance. Soon Suzanne is a secret courier, a spy fighting for France and risking her own life for freedom.[STAR] "This taut, engrossing World War II novel instantly immerses readers,...[but] the real focus, however, is the skin-crawling suspense story about one of France''s youngest spies. Each chapter brings new intrigue and often shocking revelations...resonat[ing] with authenticity, excitement, and heart."-Booklist, Starred[STAR] "This suspenseful novel,...based on a true story, moves swiftly into action...Filled, but not laden, with the events of the war, and peppered with French language and the culture of music, this novel will appeal to readers who enjoy history and espionage."-SLJ, Starred[STAR] "Based on Bradley’s interviews with the real Suzanne, this is an exciting account of a girl’s coming of age in a scary time. The historical context is neatly woven into the story."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred"The action will have readers on the edge through the tense conclusion, and the epilogue is not to be missed."-The Bulletin"A highly compelling look at the covert battle for freedom."-Publishers WeeklyAn IRA Teachers'' ChoiceAn ALA Amelia Bloomer SelectionA VOYA Top Shelf Fiction SelectionA New York Public Library Book PickA Bank Street College Best Book of the YearFrom the Hardcover edition.

From the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of The War that Saved My Life comes Halfway to the Sky, a compelling novel perfect for fans of Rain Reign.   Twelve-year-old Dani is running away from home, or what’s left of home anyway. Her older brother, who had muscular dystrophy, died a few months ago. Then her father left and her parents got divorced. Now home is just Dani and her sad, silent mother, and Dani’s got to get away. She plans to do something amazing, and go where her parents will never find her: she’s going to hike the whole Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. The trail is a legend in her family, the place where her parents met, fell in love, and got married 14 years before.     Unfortunately for her master plan, her mother doesn’t have much trouble figuring out where Dani’s gone. Now it’s the two of them, hiking for as long as Dani can manage to persuade her mother to keep going. But Dani’s got an even longer emotional journey to make—and it’s one she and her mom need to make together."A wise and thoughtful book."-The Bulletin"[Readers] will readily relate to the angst and anger and be intrigued by the details about the Trail itself."-Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.

From the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of The War that Saved My Life comes The President''s Daughter, a  novel about the Roosevelts and perfect for fans of hisorical fiction.   ETHEL IS 10 YEARS OLD in 1901 when her family’s life changed forever. Suddenly, Father is not only a famous cowboy, war hero, and politician, but also President Theodore Roosevelt, leader of the United States—and Ethel has a new place to call home. The White House is older and stuffier than Ethel imagined, but there’s never a dull moment with her adventurous family around. Ethel would love to spend every day following Father on horseback rides and scrambles through neighboring Rock Creek Park.     Instead, Ethel has to stay at boarding school during the week, where nothing she does feels right and none of the girls seem to like her. Ethel’s parents keep telling her to keep her chin up and be patient, but it’s not easy being the president’s daughter. Ethel wishes she could be as courageous as father and make her family proud. When her fashionable older sister arrives home, Ethel feels new hope. Sister knows the secret of being brave and making friends, and she’s willing to share it. All Ethel needs to do is take one outrageous dare."[Bradley] makes Ethel a vivid and engaging presence and...[this novel is] a fascinating look at an intriguing world."-Kirkus Reviews"A fascinating story."-Booklist"Loaded with historical details...the novel rings true and the people come to life."-SLJ"Fascinating glimpses of pre-World War I Washington and one of the liveliest families to ever occupy the White House."-The BulletinFrom the Hardcover edition.

A New York Times bestsellerLike the classic heroines of Sarah, Plain and Tall, Little Women, and Anne of Green Gables, Ada is a fighter for the ages. Her triumphant World War II journey continues in this sequel to the Newbery Honor–winning The War that Saved My Life   When Ada’s clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she’s not what her mother said she was—damaged, deranged, crippled mentally as well as physically. She’s not a daughter anymore, either. Who is she now?   World War II rages on, and Ada and her brother, Jamie, move with their guardian, Susan, into a cottage with the iron-faced Lady Thorton and her daughter, Maggie. Life in the crowded home is tense. Then Ruth moves in. Ruth, a Jewish girl, from Germany. A German? Could Ruth be a spy? As the fallout from war intensifies, calamity creeps closer, and life during wartime grows even more complicated. Who will Ada decide to be? How can she keep fighting? And who will she struggle to save?   Ada’s first story, The War that Saved My Life, was a #1 New York Times bestseller and won a Newbery Honor, the Schneider Family Book Award, and the Josette Frank Award, in addition to appearing on multiple best-of-the-year lists. This second masterwork of historical fiction continues Ada''s journey of family, faith, and identity, showing us that real freedom is not just the ability to choose, but the courage to make the right choice."Stunning." —The Washington Post★ "Ada is for the ages—as is this book. Wonderful." —Kirkus, starred review★ "Fans of the first book will love the sequel even more." —SLJ, starred review★ "Bradley sweeps us up . . . even as she moves us to tears." —The Horn Book, starred review★ "Perceptive . . . satisfying . . . will stay with readers." —PW, starred review"Beautiful." —HuffPost

»Ein traurig-schönes, wundervolles, ermutigendes Buch.« Volker Weidermann, DIE ZEITHumor, Herzschmerz und der hartnäckige Wille zu überlebenDie neunjährige Ada hat die Wohnung noch nie verlassen. Ihre Mutter hat sie weggesperrt und behauptet, Ada sei geistig behindert. Als ihr kleiner Bruder Jamie 1939 aus London aufs Land evakuiert werden soll, um der Bombardierung zu entgehen, entscheidet Ada, dass sie gemeinsam gehen werden. So beginnt ein großes Abenteuer für die Kinder wie auch für Susan Smith, die Frau, die gezwungen ist, die beiden bei sich aufzunehmen. Während Ada sich das Ponyreiten beibringt und lesen lernt, beginnt sie Susan zu vertrauen – und Susan beginnt, Ada und Jamie zu lieben. Aber wird ihre Bindung ausreichen, um sie gemeinsam durch die Kriegszeit zu bringen? Oder werden Ada und ihr Bruder wieder in die Hände ihrer grausamen Mutter fallen?- Eine außergewöhnlich bewegende Geschichte über ein Mädchen, dem der Krieg das Leben rettet- Über die Kraft von Zuneigung, Liebe und geschwisterlichen Zusammenhalts- Für Kinder, die sich für historische Themen interessieren- Mit zahlreichen Preisen ausgezeichnet, u.a. Newbery Honor Book und Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, und Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year»An diesem Buch gibt es viel zu lieben: Adas einnehmende Stimme, das lebendige Setting, den Humor, den Herzschmerz, aber vor allem den hartnäckigen Willen zu überleben.« School Library Journal

Adas Freiheit in herausfordernden ZeitenAda ist endlich frei, frei von ihrer Mutter und ihrem Klumpfuß! Sie könnte erleichtert in ein neues Leben starten, aber der Krieg diktiert den Alltag; Ada engagiert sich in der Abwehr der deutschen Luftangriffe, kümmert sich um ein einquartiertes jüdisches deutsches Mädchen und hilft ihrer Freundin Maggy und Lady Thorton über den Tod des geliebten Bruders und Sohnes hinweg. Bei alldem muss sie sich auch fragen, wer sie sein will, wofür sie kämpfen will. Immer an ihrer Seite sind Susan, ihre Pflegemutter, die sich nie von Adas Schroffheit beindrucken lässt, und Jamie, den sie mindestens so dringend braucht wie er sie. Adas Reise durch den Zweiten Weltkrieg, aber auch zu sich selbst wird in bewegender und einzigartiger Weise erzählt.