Lily's Crossing Audiobook

" Great HF book for World War II "

" "Lily's Crossing" is a lovely story of a young girl whose life is torn apart and uncertain because of World War II. Lily grows within herself and builds a friendship to last a lifetime with the most unlikely of people. This book would be great for girls from 9-12. "

" this is pretty good.. i read it in like 3rd grade... it is about a girl in the time of world war 2 and her father is sent out to war.. after her mother died a couple years before... it is sad! "

" As in past years,Lily will spend the summer in Rockaway,in her family's summer house by Atlantic Ocean.But this summer of 1944,World WAR 2 has changed. "

" This book is pretty cool. It's about a girl whose dad goes to help in World War 2 and she has to cope with living with her grandmother which is really hard for her. She befriends a boy from Hungary and they have lots of fun together over the summer. "

" This is a great book for my historical fiction unit. It describes what it was like for families during WW2 in America. I really connected with Lily, "

" This is a beautiful and touching children's book, but its qualities and story are very subtle. It tells the tale of a girl who lives through the tribulations of World War 2 on the home front. Although engaging and likeable, she is at first self-absorbed but learns empathy for others as she develops a friendship with a refugee. The author does not sugar coat the story but it is entirely appropriate for children. "

" A wonderful, sweet book. I wish more books were written like this today. "

" Nice read but somewhat boring. On my list of Newberry's. "

" I read this with my students when we study WWII. it shows nicely what was happening on the American shores while many men were at war. The child's perspective is well done and her friendship with the boy is interesting. Lots of good discussion. "

" 3 and a HALF stars. Pretty good. "

" I really liked this book. Recommended to me by Cathryn. "

" This is a beautiful book. I read this in elementary school and I loved it! Another great childhood book! It is a great story. "

" Read this with my 10yr. old daughter. We both REALLY enjoyed this book! In fact, she didn't want to stop reading most nights. Highly recommend! "

" It was okay. It was kinda boring though, and written very young even though the concepts were for older people (namely: war). "

" Good introduction to WWII era for a young reader. "

" I thought this was a good book for 3rd to 5th graders. It gives a nice look on how life was in America during WWII. All the confussion and how the people were at home waiting to hear what was going on with the war. I love how Lily was so imagivative and found a great friend in Albert. "

" This book was okay. It was a nice easy read and a quick story during the Nazi invasion times. Perfect book for a child that might need a book for a book report. "

" This was such a good book! I did a book report on it when I was little. "

" a little slow getting started... "

" This historical fiction tale tells the story of two friends who must live with the consequences of the lies that they have told. This would be a good starter book for students interested in Holocaust period fiction. "

" I normally love adolescent lit, but this was boring. All things considered, Lily is a little brat. And the story was very choppy. I didn't know or care what was going on most of the time. Glad I can mark it off my list. "

" A wonderful story of great friendship between a young girl and a Hungarian boy in 1948. The truths they discover for the consequences for lying are timeless. This is truly a beautiful must read book that I don't know how I missed growing up with. "

" WW2 story told through the eyes of an 11 year old girl. "

" An okay story. A little slow moving, and transitions between chapters weren't very good. "

" It made me think about how famlies can be separated by things like tragedy and war and death. At the same time, you realize that friendship and love are especially important in those tough times, like the friendship between Lilly and Albert. "

" so far, this book is awesome. I love the way that Patricia Reilly Giff wrote this. I think Albert was thought up really well. I love It! "

" This is a sweet coming of age story that takes place during WWII in New York and is told from the perspective of a 13 year old girl. This is my second reading and I enjoyed it more than the first time. "

" Adorable book. Cute setting. Good read. Recommended. "

" This is a good book to teach children about World War 2 and how normal children would have had to live despite so many obstacles. "

" A little turgid and melodramatic especailly the musical rises and falls in the audio, but standard Newbery Historical Fiction fair with spunky heroine. "

" Nice ending. Solid 2 star rating--almost a 3 star. 4th to 5th grade level, really. Historical fiction? Barely. "

" It is such a heart warming story of friendship. I always wanted to have a best friend, just like Albert. "

" a little slow getting started... "

" This book was very quick & easy to read. I honestly wished it were longer. "

" This is a wonderful story of WWII and the effects on the children. That's one stream, but what I enjoyed most was the friendships of the children: how they develop, how they relate, what makes them love one another. Theme is so strong and the characterization is well drawn. "

" This book is surprisingly moving. I especially admired the excellent story of the developing friendship. "

" WW2 story told through the eyes of an 11 year old girl. "