The Lily Cupboard
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

The Lily Cupboard

Written by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim · Illustrated by Ronald Himler

A girl hides from danger in a secret cupboard during wartime occupation.

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32 pages· 1,484 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

During the German occupation of Holland, young Miriam is sent to live with strangers to escape the peril facing Jewish families. As soldiers patrol, she must hide in a secret cupboard, the 'lily cupboard,' to stay safe. In this tense environment, Miriam discovers unexpected heroes and the resilience of the human spirit. Will she find safety, or will the shadows of war find her?

From the publisher

As World War II rages, all Jewish people are in danger. So that she will remain safe, Miriam is sent away from the city to live with a family who is not Jewish. If the soldiers come, she will hide behind a wall, in the secret lily cupboard. Miriam learns that even in the darkest of times, many heroes emerge.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,484
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13769
Publication
Published
February 18, 1995
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064433938
LCCN
90038592
OCLC
32479955

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