Cover of Lily's victory garden

Lily's victory garden

by Helen L. Wilbur

Tales of Young Americans

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Lily creates a special garden next door to honor a family who lost their son in the war, bringing hope and healing to those around her. As the plants grow, so does the spirit of friendship and comfort during challenging times. Along the way, readers discover interesting facts about life on the home front during World War II.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipHistoricalGardeningWorld War II

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781585364503
Publisher
Tales of Young Americans
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,017

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Juvenile fictionWorld War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- FictionVictory gardens -- FictionGardens -- FictionGardening -- Fiction