Lily's Crossing

Although this book is geared toward young adults, I was interested in reading it because it takes place in Rockaway, NY - my home town. I enjoyed the content and the fact that the book deals with the themes of loss, love and war in an age-appropriate way. What I couldn't get over, however, was the constant reference to Cross Bay Boulevard as if it's in Rockaway. It's not and never has been. This glaring factual error detracted hugely from the book for me, unfortunately.

Lily's Crossing, by Patricia Reilly Giff, is a wonderful story about a girl named Elizabeth Mollahan who goes to Rockaway Beach every year. This year is a rough year for her. Her friend Margaret Dillon leaves because her father has to help win the war. Margaret gives Lily the key to her house so she could write her books. Her father had to leave too! Then lily met a boy name Albert. Albert was from Hungary. Him and Lily soon became best friends. Albert's sistere Ruth was still in France when they got seperated. Lily told Albert that they could go find Ruth in France. Then Lily had to leave and go back to St. Albans. Before she came back, her father came home. Then Lily, Gram, and Poppy all were hugging! then they went to Rockaway again and Albert was there with Ruth standing right beside him. He said to Ruth "There is my best friend, Lily!"

Lily's Crossing, by Patricia Reilly Giff, is a wonderful story about a girl named Elizabeth Mollahan who goes to Rockaway Beach every year. This year is a rough year for her. Her friend Margaret Dillon leaves because her father has to help win the war. Margaret gives Lily the key to her house so she could write her books. Her father had to leave too! Then lily met a boy name Albert. Albert was from Hungary. Him and Lily soon became best friends. Albert's sistere Ruth was still in France when they got seperated. Lily told Albert that they could go find Ruth in France. Then Lily had to leave and go back to St. Albans. Before she came back, her father came home. Then Lily, Gram, and Poppy all were hugging! then they went to Rockaway again and Albert was there with Ruth standing right beside him. He said to Ruth "There is my best friend, Lily!"

Alicia Duddy
October 26, 2002
Lily's Crossing By: Patrica Reilly Giff
ISBN: 0-440-41453-9
Summer Finally, back to Rockaway, back to the house on Stilts, back to the Atlantic Ocean.
Lily, her father, and her grandmother lived during World War II. Many people, including Lily's father, had to go to France to help in the war. Lily and her grandma went to Rockaway but it was different. Magret was gone and the Orbans had a boy named Albert from Hungry at their house. Lily was supposed to be his friend.
This book was really good. I found it interesting because I enjoy this type of genre. Its interesting to learn about things that people have had to go through in the past. A lot of people would enjoy this book because there is a lot going on. There was never a dull moment. It was a page-turner because one event would lead to another and you just have to know what happens.

Giff is a great author. She creates characters you can relate to and then mixes in amazing historical details. Lilys crossing is a quick read that I really enjoyed, made me feel like a kid on summer holiday again.

This story takes place in St. Albans, 1944. That summer Gram,Lily,and Poppy went to rockaway, where they went every summer. After a few weeks living in Rockaway Poppy leaves for war. It is up to Gram to watch over Lily, until he returns. A boy,named,Albert arrives at the Orbans' house.Lily wonders who it could be. She describes him as chicken legs, pail, and black curly hair. She doesn't like Albert,but thinks he could be a spy. at the end of the story they become best friends and Poppy returns safe and sound. My favorite charcter would have to be Lily. She is my favorite, because she is laid back kind of girl. I would have to rate this a four because it is for and older crowd. I found this book quite boring, until about the middle of the book, but overall it is pretty great book.

By: Shelby W.

I LIKE THIS BOOK BECAUSE LILY CHANGES FROM BEING SELFISH TO MATURE. MY FAVORITE PART WAS WHEN LILY SAVES ALBERT IN THE STORM. I ALSO LIKED WHEN SHE PLAYED THE PIANO REAL LOUD BECAUSE SHE WAS MAD AT GRAM. I THINK THE BOOK COULD BE BETTER IF THEY TOLD WHAT HAPPENED TO EDDIE. I THINK THIS IS A GOOD BOOK FOR PEOPLE TO READ BECAUSE IT IS INTERESTING AND TEACHES ABOUT HISTORY.

I absoulty loved this book.Lily earns a friendship with Albert who is a refuge from Hungary.Albert has lost most of his family in World War II.The reading level is 4.6.In the past years Lily has spent years at Rockaway.So the war changed everyones life.Thye both tell lies.I recomend this for 8 1/2 -12 yr olds

Lily's Crossing is my second favorite book (My 1st being The Witch of Blackbird Pond- see my review for details)!I love historical fiction and this is an excellent example of that genre.
11 year old Lily spends her summers in the harbor town of Rockaway in the 1940s. When her best friend moves away and her father goes overseas to help win the war, Lily is all alone... until she meets Albert. At first they are leery of each other but as their friendship grows they will both learn important lessons that will change their lives forever.
So, if you're still not convinced, check out this book at your local library. Trust me- you'll love it!

I thought this book was VERY well written. I loved this book because it gave me a great idea about how hard life was during World War 2. This book is not about Samatha's review. I would surely invest in this awsome book. Enjoy this great book!!!!!!!!!

Well, if you like old fashion stories here it is! Lily's Crossing is funnny, different, and exciting. It's about how a little girl that goes to Rockaway where her dad lives for the summer and tells a lie that could cost someones life!

Lilly was a character children can't help but like. They can relate to her because she is not "perfect". She makes mistakes, gets into trouble, and worries about things they worry about, like making friends and being truthful. It is also a great book for introducing WWII from the perspective of an American child. Great for a 5th grade classroom read aloud.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is so wonderful how she spends her vacation. She meets a boy, Albert. They have adevntures together. The ending just pulls it together. This book is truly a memory.

While on the yearly summer trip to Rockaway, New York, Lily experiences some hardships. In 1944, everyone's life has changed. WWII has become familiar with every family. As soon as they get to Rockaway, Lily's father announces that he will be going overseas due to the war. She does meet a Hungarian refugee named albert. Lily and Albert turn out to become good friends. She overcomes lying the summer of 1944. Patricia Reilly Giff makes this story very easy and interesting. I completely fell in love with Lily.

This book is about a young girl named Elizabeth,but everyone called her Lily. Every summer she spends it at her sumer home in Rockaway,Queens,with her father and grandmother. Her mom died when she was a baby. This summer only her grandmother and her went to the vacation house. Her father stood home and worked. She spends all summer in Rockawy and has a great time. I enjoyed this book. I think that it is a good book to read because it is about summer vacation and how this girl thinks. I would recomend it to anyone.Igive it 4 stars.

This books reward is well earned. I strongly recommend this book especially to ages 10-13.
I am eleven years old and fell in love with book and was sad when it was over.
I give this book a five star rating!

i thought this was an excellent book! it showed what this war was like. it was just a great book! i didn't want the book to end! one of my favorite books off all time! great for all ages! definitely a five star book! LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our novel study group thought your book was very well done.It had lots of detail, interesting characters, described well. The writing is more exciting but the topic is sometimes hard for us to understand. Have you considered writing a sequel to Lily's Crossing like "Return to Rockaway"! We look forward to your next book!

There is one word that describes this book BORING!!!! It was a waste of my time. We had to read it for school. It was realistic but boring!! If your the type of person that likes action pack or exciting novels this is NOT the book for you!

Lily's Crossing, by Patricia Reilly Giff, was a delightful read. The characters were wonderful and the plot of the story was intriguing. Though some parts were a little slow, I thought this book was well-written and overall, worth the read!

This book is for history geeks. It was about Lilly, who must be at least six. Her mother died and her father is kind of strange. She goes away to their summer home to live with the grandma. Grandma is rude and extremly mean to poor Lilly. Then Lilly's best friend moves away. Then her dad leaves to go work in a factory. She is not sure what to do. Grandma is even meanier than before. Then a new nieghbor moves in. He seems nice. Lilly lies a lot, but she can swim. The new nieghbor can't. SHe decides to teach him how to. Then she discovers that he lives with his aunt and uncle. His parents are across the ocean. Lilly lies and tells him that he can swim accross the ocean. The retard actually believs her. Then he trys to get home by swimming in the middel of a hurricane. Pointless. Then Lilly discovers what happened and rescues him. In the end, her grandma says that she is heroic and doesn't even dicipline her. Lilly keeps on lying. Lilly's grandma should have really punished her. I mean, she could have gotten herself and ALbert killed. Then the whole town thinks she is a hero. This book is set during WW1. I think it is for history bluffs. This book was a big mistake. I got it at a book fair and it sucked. Lilly is only six, she wears bright red lipstick and prenteds she is a spy. She is always sneeking out and then getting caught. Does she get punished, heck no. But when she tells grandma she doesn't want to play the piano, then she is punished. What the heck is up with that. Oh well, just don't read it.