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Best Book of 2017(so far)


Ada is a young girl with a clubfoot. She is forced to stay in one room for her entire life by her abusive mother. Her mother physically and mentally abuses Ada because of her clubfoot. She's too embarrassed about her child's twisted foot, so she won't let Ada go outside. Ada watches her brother Jamie play outside everyday through the window in her room. When World War II comes around, the government decides to send children out of the country. Their new family is just Susan Smith. Young Susan Smith does not think she is fit to care of the children. Ada learns to read, write, and ride a pony. Susan wants Ada to have an operation on her foot. For that, she needs permission from Ada's mom. Find out what happens with Ada!


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