TITLE: Lily's Crossing
AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: This book was written by Patricia Reilly Giff.
GENRE: Historical Fiction Chapter Book
THEME: the effects of lying, the importance of friendship
AWARDS: Newbery Award
CHARACTERS: Lily, Albert, Lily's father (Poppy)
PUBLISHING DATE AND COMPANY: Bantam Doubleday dell, 1999.
SUMMARY: Lily's world completely changes in 1944. Her best friend and her father move away from her home in New York, leaving Lily to have trust issues. Lily then befriends Albert, a Hungarian refugee. Their friendship forms quickly as they learn to depend on each other. However, things begin to go awry when Lily lies to Albert by telling him she could get him back to Europe. In order to find out what consequences will occur, read this excellent book! This book would be great in a classroom to discuss the history of World War II. Often, educators focus on the war and how it effected the general population; however, very rarely do we focus on a child's perspective. This would be an excellent way for children to connect with Lily and Albert as they go through this trying time.
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