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Reviewer: Allie Z. '12

Lily's Crossing is about a girl living in 1944 with her father in a town called St. Albans. Every summer Lily and her father, Mr. Mollahan, go to stay with their grandmother in Rockaway. Lily’s only friend, Margaret, lives in Rockaway, so Lily plays with Margaret during the summer. Things change when World War II comes through. Margaret and her family move away and Mr. Mollahan gets sent off to war to do engineering. Lily becomes mad at the world. One day, Lily’s grandmother introduces Lily to their neighbor's nephew, Albert, who escapes from Hungary. Albert and Lily become friends. Lily does not have many friends because she tells them lies all the time. Lily tries not to tell any lies to Albert, but one slips out and almost costs Albert his life!

Read this book to find out what Lily’s lie is and what happens to Mr. Mollahan and Margaret.

Winter 2005

Reviewer: Lauren W. '12

Lily's Crossing is about a girl named Lily who goes to a place called Rockaway for the summer. It is the summer of 1944 and World War II is going on. Lily's friend, Maragret has to move away, so Lily has no one to play with. Lily's father who is an engineer also has to go away. Enter Albert- Albert is a refugee from Hungry. Lily and Albert become friends, but Lily has a problem with lying. Then she tells a lie that puts Albert in danger.

I thought Lily's Crossing was a really good book. There is danger, trouble, and lies. I was always interested. Sometimes you couldn't believe what Lily and Albert were doing.

Lily’s Crossing is about a girl named Lily. Lily and her family go to their summer house in Rockaway, but this year it is different. Lily’s best friend, Margaret, moves away and Lily’s dad is fighting in World War II. Lily then meets a boy named Albert. They start out telling lies about themselves, but soon they form a special friendship.

Read this wonderful book to find out more about Lily’s summer.

03/01/00

Lilly's Crossing is interesting. It is about a girl named Lilly who is mischievous and who is a lot like Curious George during the summer she goes to the seashore. Lily's best friend moves away and a new one moves in. But is this new stranger a friend?

I recommend Lily’s Crossing to patient and adventurous people. It has scary parts and lies that almost cost a life. If you are up to using your  imagination, read this book.

1/12/00