Author Patricia Reilly Giff's Newbery Honor-winning Lily's Crossing is now available for the first time in paperback!Every summer Lily and her father go to her family's house in Rockaway, near the Atlantic Ocean. But the summer of 1944 is different. World War II has called Lily's father overseas, Lily's best friend Margaret had to move with her family to a wartime factory town, and Lily is forced to live with her grandmother. But then a boy named Albert, a refugee from Hungary, comes to live in Rockaway. He has lost most of his family to the war. Soon he and Lily form a special friendship, and they have secrets to share. But they have both told lies, and Lily's lie may cost Albert his life.
Le Passage de LilySéries
Cette série explore les complexités de l'enfance pendant la guerre, où de jeunes protagonistes sont confrontés à la perte, à la peur et à l'incertitude. Les lecteurs suivent leurs parcours à travers des tragédies personnelles et la découverte d'amitiés inattendues qui les aident à surmonter des circonstances difficiles. Les récits explorent la résilience de l'esprit humain et le pouvoir de l'espoir au milieu des bouleversements historiques. C'est une exploration poignante du courage et des liens profonds qui nous unissent.


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Willow Run
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Meggie Dillon's life is dramatically altered when her father insists they contribute to the war effort. As she navigates the challenges of this tumultuous period, Meggie faces personal sacrifices and the complexities of growing up in a time of conflict. The story explores themes of resilience, family duty, and the impact of war on everyday life, highlighting the strength required to adapt to changing circumstances.