Lily's Crossing is a 1997 young adult novel by American author Patricia Reilly Giff.

The story is about Lily and Albert, two children who face grief at a young age and must help and learn from each other through the summer.

Each summer Lily and her father (Poppy) stay in Far Rockaway near the Atlantic Ocean at her grandmother's (Gram) house.

Lily feels she needs to fix some problems in her life, one of which is lying because it has become a habit for her and she finds it fun.

Lily begins to follow Albert, which makes him uncomfortable and distanced from her, until a series of events leads them to cross paths and become friends.

Albert is willing to put his life in danger to find her Lily has a difficult time being honest with the other characters.

[2] Publishers Weekly had a positive review, stating that "Exceptional characterizations and a robust story line turn this WWII home front novel into far more than a period piece.".

[3] The Delacorte Press Kathy Hunt wrote a positive review stating "Yet because of the moral clarity of the situation, these youngsters end up stronger.".

Gram is wonderful: she's strong, often difficult and she has a sense of propriety that often frustrates Lily, but sustains them both.".

[5] In the Horn Book Magazine, Mary Burns states "Details such as snatches of popular songs, movie titles, and blackout precautions are woven with great effect into a realistic story of ordinary people who must cope with events beyond their comprehension.