Bound by love and separated by circumstance, their only chance lies in a high-risk escape. Stefan, 18, lives east with his brooding grandmother in a faceless apartment bunker of Friedrichshain, his telescope pointed toward freedom. Ada, almost 16, lives with her mother and grandmother among the rebels, punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg, just west of the wall. But the city isn't the only thing that is divided. It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city-a miles-long barricade separating east from west. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. 'Going Over carefully balances love and heartbreak, propelling readers through the story.'-Shelf Awareness

'A profound read meant for discussion.'-VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates 'Readers will finish the book and continue to think about how effective one wall can be in separating a country and in fashioning attitudes toward life.'-Reading Today 'An excellent example of historical fiction focusing on an unusual time period.'-School Library Journal, starred review this gripping effort captures the full flavor of a trying time in an onerous place.'-Kirkus Reviews 'A stark reminder of the power of hope, courage, and love.'-Booklist, starred review Going Over-about a boy and girl separated by the cruelest of fates-will inspire any reader to make the leap for love.'-Patricia McCormick, author of National Book Award Finalists Sold and Never Fall Down She's spun gold out of the language of longing and has shown us how to make room for miracles. We Could Be Heroes-about a boy and girl separated by the cruelest of fates-will inspire any reader to make the leap for love.'-Patricia McCormick, author of National Book Award Finalists Sold and Never Fall Down Kephart captures the beauty and desperation of 1980's Berlin with prose both gripping and graceful.'-Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray and Out of the Easy

'An unforgettable portrayal of life and love divided.

Going over by beth kephart