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Summary: Lily's Crossing
Review: Lily's Crossing is a great book. One of the reasons why I liked it was that it had good voice. It had such good voice that when Poppy came home I cried out loud as I read. I also liked the book because I like historical fiction. The events that happened in the book could have happened in history in 1942. Also, it was about an immigrant from Hungary whose sister is in France with the Nazis. I loved Lily's Crossing because I never knew what would happen next, because of the way the problem was set up. The probem is Lily tells Albert she can take him to Europe. I didn't know what she was going to do. I kept guessing until the answer was revealed towards the end of the book. So, in conclusion, I would give the book five stars.
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Summary: An excellent story.
Review: This is a really good book. It holds your attention and you can't help but wonder what happens to Lily and Albert. They share a beautiful friendship. Read this book!
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Summary: Excellent insight on the war through a child's eyes.
Review: This book offers a view of war that is usually overlooked in history. It shows the effects of the war on the children left behind, and the serious, if fanciful, ways these children come up with to deal with their profound losses. It brings to the forefront the quick and complete bonding that can occur between children, without the predjudices that adults bring to relationships. Children from different cultures, different countries, can come together and quickly become fast friends -- best friends, building a relationship that the author makes you sure will last a lifetime. I would highly recommend this book to both children and adults. This is a GREAT book to read with your children. A great book for grandparents to share in. This - is a GREAT BOOK!
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Summary: A New Friendship in Rockaway
Review: As thirteen year old seventh graders we really enjoyed reading this book for English class. Lily's Crossing was a book about friendship and both hard and happy times. Lily made a wonderful new friend, Albert, in Rockaway. This all happened during the summer of 1944, at the height of World War II. Everything occurred after Margaret, Lily's best friend, left Rockaway, Beach because her father was transferred to a new city were they manufactured bombers. Lily also had a difficult time dealing with her Poppy (father) leaving to help win the war. Read and discover the adventures and risks Lily and Albert experienced which built their friendship throughout the summer in Rockaway. Our feelings throughout this story were changing constantly. At different parts we both cried and shared happy and sad emotions with one another. Lily's Crossing is suspenseful, well written, and can be enjoyed by all ages.
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Summary: This is one of the best books - a must read book!
Review: You have to read this book. I went to put this book down and I couldn't. It is so descriptive and it made me feel like I was right there beside Lily. I felt really sad I had to finally close the book, but the end was what cheered me up. You have to read this book now.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: This summer I read Lily's Crossing. I liked this book a lot. I thought the book was interesting because Lily and Albert try to do serious things I think no kid would ever have thought of before. The book was a little hard to read for a 10 year old, but I think it was worth it.
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Summary: Lily's Crossing seems almost REAL!
Review: 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!!!
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Summary: The best book I have ever read. Couldn't put it down!!!!!
Review: I must say that this was by far the best book I have ever read. I have read it three times. Everytime I tried to put the book down I found myself coming back to it to see what happened next. Even the third time I read it! The author is very descriptive and humorous! When reading it, you feel like you're there watching this all unfold before your eyes! It really makes you feel what the charactors feel. It made me want to be Lily. Even through her trials. I don't think there is another (young reader's) book like it!
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Summary: This historical fiction book is great for young readers.
Review: 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.
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Summary: An Extraordinary Book!
Review: 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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