Ages 912
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War That Saved My Life

Safe for the age band

Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.

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Publisher
Entliczek
ISBN
9780803740815
Published
2015
Reading level
independent
Ages
9–12

Why parents choose this book

What makes The War That Saved My Life worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

  • Age range: 9–12 (fits siblings across a range).
  • Reading maturity: Middle gradericher plots and vocabulary with age-appropriate themes.
  • Kids who tend to love it: Courage.
  • Personality fit: kids ages 9–12 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

  • Age-appropriate content for the 9–12 band with no significant flags.
  • Reinforces values many families care about: courage.
  • Written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy The War That Saved My Life if they…

  • Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 9–12

This book helps develop

  • Courage

Things parents should know

No significant content concerns for this age band. Preview with your reader if you want to discuss any specific themes.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time
Varies by reader
Length
Length varies by edition
Difficulty
Middle grade
Works as read-aloud
Works, but often chosen by independent readers
Good for independent readers
Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

Why we recommend it

We think The War That Saved My Life is a confident pick for the 9–12 age band. It leans into courage in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.

Content ratings

Violence0/4
Romance0/4
Language0/4
Scary content0/4
Faith content0/4
Sexual content0/4

Topics

Values

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