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Patricia Reilly Giff's Lily's Crossing offers a unique perspective on the plight of refugees through the story of Lily Mollahan, a girl from New York, and her friendship with Albert Orban, a Hungarian refugee who has lost his family during World War II. The following questions may be used to guide discussions with middle level students who are reading this novel.
The questions in this section provide background about the main character and the setting.
This section contains questions that reflect on ways the war affects Lily and her friends in America.
The following questions are about the impact that Albert and Lily's friendship has on each of them.
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