97 pages 3 hours read

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War I Finally Won

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Chapters 44-50

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Chapter 44 Summary

Lady Thorton is relieved that Oban survived his sickness and thanks Ruth sincerely. However, Lady Thorton is upset that she wasn’t woken up or consulted. Ruth is devastated to learn that her grandmother has died at the German internment camp.

Lady Thorton and Ada have a conversation about Ruth still riding Butter against Lady Thorton’s wishes. Ada explains how important riding is for Ruth’s well-being and points out that it’s not Ruth’s fault she was born in Germany. Following this conversation, Lady Thorton asks Ruth to exercise Oban for her. Ruth is ecstatic to be allowed to ride more.

Chapter 45 Summary

Lady Thorton discusses the fact that she is ashamed of her ignorance. Compared to Ada and Susan’s skills in the home, and Susan’s Oxford education, she feels that she knows little. When Ada points out that she is well traveled, Lady Thorton concludes that they’ve learned from each other.

The household slaughters their pig and feasts with their neighbours. Mrs. Ellison brings lamb for Ruth, as Ruth (being Jewish) does not eat pork. Later that month, the household celebrates Jamie’s eighth birthday.

The household hears via their radio that Japan has attacked Pearl Harbor and Singapore, prompting the United States to enter the war.

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