Lily’s Crossing
Lily’s Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff, published by Random House Children’s Books on January 12, 1999, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores the impact of World War II on the American home front. Set in the summer of 1944, the story follows Lily as she navigates the challenges of friendship and loss while spending time in her family’s summer house in Rockaway. With her best friend Margaret relocated to a wartime factory town and her father deployed overseas, Lily’s world is turned upside down.
In this edition, readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into themes of friendship and the social realities of wartime America. The arrival of Albert, a Hungarian refugee with a hidden past, introduces new dynamics as the two form a bond over shared secrets and struggles. The book presents a vivid portrayal of life during a tumultuous period, highlighting the emotional complexities faced by young individuals amid the backdrop of military conflict. With 208 pages, this edition offers an insightful glimpse into the lives of those affected by the war, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical juvenile fiction.
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This “brilliantly told” (New York Times) Newbery Honor Book gives readers a sense of what it was like to be on the American home front while our soldiers were away fighting in World War II.
As in past years, Lily will spend the summer in Rockaway, in her family’s summer house by the Atlantic Ocean. But this summer of 1944, World War II has changed everyone’s life. Lily’s best friend, Margaret, has moved to a wartime factory town, and, much worse, Lily’s father is going overseas to the war.
There’s no one Lily’s age in Rockaway until the arrival of Albert, a refugee from Hungary 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 soon they form a special friendship. Now Lily and Albert have secrets to share: They both have told lies, and Lily has told one that may cost Albert his life.
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