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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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PublisherRandom House Children's Books

ISBN-100440414539

ISBN-139780440414537

eBay Product ID (ePID)294115

Product Key Features

Book TitleLily's Crossing

TopicHistorical / United States / 20th Century, Historical / United States / General, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Historical / Military & Wars

Publication Year1999

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesReprint

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorPatricia Reilly Giff

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5in.

Item Length7.6in.

Item Width5.2in.

Item Weight5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years

ReviewsNamed a 1998 Newbery Honor Book, an ALA Notable Book, and aBoston Globe--Horn BookHonor Book. "Details...are woven with great effect into a realistic story." --The Horn Book Magazine, starred "Exceptional characterizations and a robust story line...this has all the ingredients that best reward readers." --Publishers Weekly "Brilliantly told." --The New York Times Book Review "With wry comedy and intense feeling...Giff gets across a strong sense of what it was like on the home front during World War II...The friendship story is beautifully drawn." --Booklist, Named a 1998 Newbery Honor Book, an ALA Notable Book, and a Boston Globe--Horn Book Honor Book. "Details...are woven with great effect into a realistic story." --The Horn Book Magazine, starred "Exceptional characterizations and a robust story line...this has all the ingredients that best reward readers." --Publishers Weekly "Brilliantly told." --The New York Times Book Review "With wry comedy and intense feeling...Giff gets across a strong sense of what it was like on the home front during World War II...The friendship story is beautifully drawn." --Booklist From the Trade Paperback edition., Named a 1998 Newbery Honor Book, an ALA Notable Book, and a Boston Globe--Horn Book Honor Book. "Details...are woven with great effect into a realistic story." -- The Horn Book Magazine , starred "Exceptional characterizations and a robust story line...this has all the ingredients that best reward readers." -- Publishers Weekly "Brilliantly told." -- The New York Times Book Review "With wry comedy and intense feeling...Giff gets across a strong sense of what it was like on the home front during World War II...The friendship story is beautifully drawn." -- Booklist

Dewey Edition21

Grade fromThird Grade

Age Range8-12

Grade toSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Edition DescriptionReprint

Lc Classification NumberPz7.G3626

Number of Pages208 Pages