The summer of 1944 is supposed to be just like any other summer for Lily. She expects to spend her days swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and hanging out in the familiar beach town of Rockaway. But World War II has turned her entire world upside down. Her best friend has moved away to a factory town, and worst of all, her beloved father has been shipped overseas to fight. Left behind with her grandmother, Lily feels completely alone until she meets Albert. Albert is a young refugee who has fled from Hungary, carrying a secret sewn into his coat and the heavy grief of losing his family to the war. Despite their different backgrounds, the two quickly form a powerful and special bond. But friendships built during wartime are fragile, especially when secrets are involved. Both Lily and Albert have been hiding the truth, and Lily soon realizes that one terrible lie she told might actually put Albert's life in terrible danger. You will be swept away by this beautiful, award-winning story about trust, the home front, and the courage it takes to be honest.