- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Delacorte Press (Mar 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385321422
- ISBN-13: 978-0385321426
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 1.9 x 21.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,136,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This year, as in other years, Lily has planned a spectacular summer in Rockaway, in her family's cozy house on stilts over the Atlantic Ocean. But by the summer of 1944, World War II has changed almost everyone's life. Lily's best friend, Margaret, and her family have moved to a wartime factory town, and worse, much worse, Lily's father is on his way overseas to the war.
There's no one else Lily's age in Rockaway until Albert comes, a refugee from Hungary, a boy with a secret sewn into his coat. Albert has lost most of his family in the war; he's been through things Lily can't imagine. But when they join together to rescue and care for a kitten, they begin a special friendship. For Lily and Albert have their own secrets to share: they both have told lies, and Lily has told a lie that may cost Albert his life.
There's no one else Lily's age in Rockaway until Albert comes, a refugee from Hungary, a boy with a secret sewn into his coat. Albert has lost most of his family in the war; he's been through things Lily can't imagine. But when they join together to rescue and care for a kitten, they begin a special friendship. For Lily and Albert have their own secrets to share: they both have told lies, and Lily has told a lie that may cost Albert his life.
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Sometimes when it is still, so still you can hear the swish of a butterfly's wing-sometimes when it is that still I take the canoe out on the edge of the lake. Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
I couldn't put this book down! It seemed so realistic and it was very emotional. You can almost see Lily if you are really into the book! I loved this book! You should read it if you are into the value of friendship. It takes place during 1944-1945, during World War II, which has a deep effect on the book and its outcome! READ IT!!!
Format:Hardcover
Lily's Crossing is a story of friendship. It is World War II and times are difficult. Lily and her grandmother are going to Rockaway Beach for the summer, but little does Lily know that her "Poppy" will not accompany them. He has been asked to help rebuild France. Lily meets a new friend and they go on adventures together. This is an excellent story for historical fiction readers. For teachers, this would be a wonderful story to read when the topic of WWII is being discussed. The language is rich and inviting. Giff keeps you hooked until the end.
Format:Paperback
This is an endless story in the 1940's, starting out with a girl named Lily. It was so well written I couldn't put it down! About a 10 year old girl who is daring and adventurous. She puts up with a lot throughout her childhood. This is all happening while WWII is going on. Lily is a very outstanding person. I learned a lot from this book, and I hope you will too. I hope you make the right choice, and read this book!
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Lily's Crossing was Great!
10 Year old Lily Mollahan's best friend has to move away.Then someone else comes. Her father has to go to war.The book was the best I've read!You won't want to ever put it Down!
Published on 9 Jun 1999
If you want to hear a true friendship story,heres the one.
Lilly was a girl who went on vacatoin for the summer. Though her dad must go away. There is one person she thought she would never like, but they become friends. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1999
It is so cool! READ IT!
In the summer of 1944, World War II began and has changed everyones life. Lily is in Rockaway in her family's summer house by the Atlantic Ocean. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1999
It is so cool. You totally need to read it!!!!!!!!!
Well, if you like old fashion stories here it is! Lily's Crossing is funnny, different, and exciting. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1999
It was a good book
I thought Lily's Crossing was a good book. This was about a girl named Lily, whose dad has to go to a war. If you like war stories you would like this book.
Published on 26 May 1999
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!!!
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD YOU WILL NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN!!!!!!! IT WAS SO GOOD I READ IT MORE THAN THREE TIMES!!!!
Published on 14 May 1999
the book was awesome
this book teaches kids about 1944 and about transportaion. I learned a lot from this book and I hope you will too.
Published on 22 April 1999
A wonderful story about friendship, secrets, and WWII.
A girl named Lily is living during WWII.There is barely any food to eat because of the war. She is having trouble getting to know a new neighbor. Read more
Published on 21 April 1999
A wonderful story about friendship, secrets, and WWII.
A girl named Lily is living during WWII.There is barely any food to eat because of the war. She is having trouble getting to know a new neighbor. Read more
Published on 21 April 1999
This is an excellent book. We recommend it for ages 9-12.
This book has taught us that friends are forever no matter what happens. It has also taught us how people were mistreated during World War II. Read more
Published on 9 April 1999
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