HONESTY
FAMILY
FRIENDSHIP
Throughout the novel, Lily tells many lies. When one of her lies gets so big that it becomes dangerous and Albert almost drowns, Lily learns how wrong and horriblelying is.
Lily and Albert have both lost family members. The value of family is evident throughout the story, as it is both Lily's and Albert's mission to get their loved ones home from a war-torn Europe safely.
When Lily's best friend Margaret moves away, she thinks she will be alone all summer. When she meets Albert, a Hungarian refugee, she thinks he's strange. However, their friendship grows throughout the story, proving that first impressions aren't always what they seem.
Lily's Crossing: Themes
Poppy! You're home!
Albert! I'll save you!
HELP!
Albert, you can tell me anything.
I miss Ruth so much.