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maddydoyle314's review
5.0
The book was amazing! I loved how this book taken place during World War II. This was a different type of War World II book because it takes place in the Rockaways. The ending of the book really made me smile. Every time I see this book in the library I have to turn to the last page and read it. I don't really get why it was called Lily's Crossing. I understand she lied about swimming across the Atlantic Ocean to get to Europe. I didn't think that was the main point of the story. I really did like this book though.
katekat's review
4.0
Patricia Reilly Giff is one of my favorite middle grade authors. She is able to bring the past alive with engaging characters and fascinating stories. I find her very engaging and I thoroughly enjoy all her books.
k_johnson22's review
5.0
I loved this book as a kid and remember rereading it several times. The story was beautiful.
thebrookelist's review
4.0
Story of a young girl's summer during WWII. Shows a look at friendship created and bound by difficult situations. Befriends a young Hungarian boy, name Albert, and they dream of crossing the ocean to rescue their loved ones trapped in Europe during the war. Beautiful, happy ending.
kazemiko's review against another edition
3.0
I like WWII stories. Really, I do. This book was weird. It had virtually no plot whatsoever beyond Lily wanted her father back. She rarely listened and did what she was told. Then when she did it, it was half-assed at best. She seemed angry when she had to do certain things. The basic premise was difficult to figure out. I think it was supposed to be how one little girl dealt with the war at home. She just struck me as a very spoiled girl who wasn't used to not having her way. The author remarks that she based it on her life. I feel bad for her. Partly that she had to go through that (my own grandma was only 3 in 1944) and partly because I hope she is not as bad as Lily was in the book. 3/5, unlikely to read it again.
marcellemf's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
dragonflylee's review
5.0
A really good story that takes place during WWII. well done, not the least bit goody goody or predictable.
readingthroughthelists's review against another edition
3.0
Not the deepest or most profound children's book I've ever read, but certainly very vividly rendered and relatable. It was also nice to see a rather disagreeable girl as the main character and watch her change slowly and incrementally, as real people do.
debz57a52's review against another edition
3.0
I've been reading books that give me a perspective on the Holocaust for the purpose of a lit-circle like unit. I expected this book to be one.
It was to a certain extent. It's based in the US, but one of the boys that Lily spends time with is a refugee from France, who has escaped to protect himself. Additionally, Lily's father and her neighbors are busy with work related to the war. It's really about Lily growing up, becoming more caring, courageous, and cautious while also becoming less selfish and self-centered. It's a good story, but I didn't feel anything special in it. I wasn't drawn in as I wanted to be.
It was to a certain extent. It's based in the US, but one of the boys that Lily spends time with is a refugee from France, who has escaped to protect himself. Additionally, Lily's father and her neighbors are busy with work related to the war. It's really about Lily growing up, becoming more caring, courageous, and cautious while also becoming less selfish and self-centered. It's a good story, but I didn't feel anything special in it. I wasn't drawn in as I wanted to be.