In “The War That Saved My Life” what does the hero of the village do?

In "The War That Saved My Life," Ada is the hero of the village who plays a crucial role in saving the lives of many during the World War II bombing. Ada, who had been kept hidden away by her abusive mother for her entire life, escapes to the countryside with her brother Jamie when London is being evacuated. Despite her physical disability, Ada learns to ride and care for horses with the help of the kind-hearted Susan Smith, who takes them in. When the village is targeted by German bombs, Ada bravely helps to rescue the wounded and takes charge of caring for them.

One of the most significant moments in which Ada shows her heroism is when she finds a group of children who are trapped in a bombed-out building. She leads the effort to rescue them, crawling through the rubble to reach them and using her horse to carry them to safety. "I saw Ada trying to lift a wooden beam...I had never seen anything like it. Ada was so small and frail. But she lifted it off the children like it was a toothpick," recalls Susan.

Ada's bravery and selflessness in the face of danger inspires others in the village to step up and help, even at great risk to themselves. As a result of her actions, Ada gains the respect and admiration of the villagers, who begin to see her not as a disabled outcast but as a true hero. The theme of the novel is the transformative power of love and acceptance, as Ada's experiences with Susan and the villagers help her to overcome her past trauma and find a sense of belonging and purpose.