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Synopsis
Roger has a secret ability, one that would see him hanged for witchcraft if he was caught. His life has been a miserable lie, so when he gets the chance to escape he does - into a world even more complicated than the one he left behind. The Queen needs his help, and so do his friends. Saving them will mean performing an unthinkable act.
Is Crossing Over appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA fantasy features a teen protagonist with a dangerous magical ability that would get him executed. Expect moderate violence related to witch-hunting persecution and royal intrigue, along with moral dilemmas around using forbidden powers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, persecution, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Roger's desperate flight from persecution and his struggle to decide whether to use his dangerous gift to save others.