Turbo AI Book Summaries

Ten-year-old Ada has never stepped outside her London flat; her mother hides her away, ashamed of her clubfoot. When evacuation trains roll at the start of World War II, Ada seizes her first shot at freedom and flees with her brother, Jamie, to the countryside, where Susan Smith, a grieving recluse, reluctantly takes them in. Among green fields, Ada drills her body, teaches herself to walk and ride, and tests the fragile promise of kindness. Her toughest war rages inside: she must silence her mother’s cruelty, believe she deserves love, and fight to claim a life and family of her own—even as a nation at war unexpectedly opens the door to her salvation.

This guide delivers a complete chapter-by-chapter roadmap, incisive character profiles, sharp theme explorations, and curated quotes with commentary. Dive in to deepen understanding, sharpen analysis, and spark lively discussion of the novel’s fierce hope and hard-won healing.