Genre-jumping author Avi clocks in here with his 50th book, Crispin:The Cross of Lead, an action-packed historical narrative that follows thefrantic flight of a 13-year-old peasant boy across 14th-century England. After being declared a " wolf`s head" by his manor`s corrupt steward for a crimehe didn`t commit (meaning that anyone can kill him like a commonanimal--and collect a reward) , this timid boy has to flee a tiny villagethat`s the only world he`s ever known. But before our protagonist escapes, Avimakes sure that we`re thoroughly briefed on the injustices of feudalism--thecountless taxes cottars must pay, the constant violence, the inability of aflawed church to protect its parishioners, etc. Avi then folds in the book`scentral mystery just as the boy is leaving: " Asta`s son," as he`s always beenknown, learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin, andthat his parents` origins--and fates--might be more perplexing than he everimagined. Providing plenty of period detail (appropriately gratuitous for the age group) and plenty of chase-scene suspense, Avi tells a good story, develops a couple offairly compelling characters, and even manages to teach a little history lesson. (Fortunately, kids won`t realize that they`re learning about England`s peasantrevolt of 1381 until it`s far too late. ) (Ages 10 to 14) --Paul Hughes
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Genre-jumping author Avi clocks in here with his 50th book, Crispin:The Cross of Lead, an action-packed historical narrative that follows thefrantic flight of a 13-year-old peasant boy across 14th-century England. After being declared a " wolf`s head" by his manor`s corrupt steward for a crimehe didn`t commit (meaning that anyone can kill him like a commonanimal--and collect a reward) , this timid boy has to flee a tiny villagethat`s the only world he`s ever known. But before our protagonist escapes, Avimakes sure that we`re thoroughly briefed on the injustices of feudalism--thecountless taxes cottars must pay, the constant violence, the inability of aflawed church to protect its parishioners, etc. Avi then folds in the book`scentral mystery just as the boy is leaving: " Asta`s son," as he`s always beenknown, learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin, andthat his parents` origins--and fates--might be more perplexing than he everimagined. Providing plenty of period detail (appropriately gratuitous for the age group) and plenty of chase-scene suspense, Avi tells a good story, develops a couple offairly compelling characters, and even manages to teach a little history lesson. (Fortunately, kids won`t realize that they`re learning about England`s peasantrevolt of 1381 until it`s far too late. ) (Ages 10 to 14) --Paul Hughes
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Crispin
By Avi,
The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not.He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name Crispinonly intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bearthe enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopherCrispin also found a new father and a new world.Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they dont get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their futurewhere to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bears journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the worldeven if it means confronting death itself.In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Leadthe second book in a planned trilogyAvi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
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The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not.He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name Crispinonly intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bearthe enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopherCrispin also found a new father and a new world.Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they dont get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their futurewhere to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bears journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the worldeven if it means confronting death itself.In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Leadthe second book in a planned trilogyAvi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
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Crispin
By Avi,
As long as I could keep myself out of bondage, I would be true to Bear's teaching. And so it was that beyond all else, I was determined to keep my freedom.After the death of their beloved mentor, Bear, Crispin and Troth are more desperate than ever, wandering the desolate French countryside, where they don't speak the language and know no one. The only hope they cling to is that somehow they can reach Iceland, where Bear had said there were no kings or lords, and where they can live in freedom. Crispin is determined to fulfill this dream, both for himself and to honor Bear's memory. But the road to liberty is filled with danger, betrayal, and loss. Crispin must decide for himself what freedom really means—and how high a price he is willing to pay for it.
Crispin
By Avi,
Genre-jumping author Avi clocks in here with his 50th book, Crispin:The Cross of Lead, an action-packed historical narrative that follows thefrantic flight of a 13-year-old peasant boy across 14th-century England. After being declared a " wolf`s head" by his manor`s corrupt steward for a crimehe didn`t commit (meaning that anyone can kill him like a commonanimal--and collect a reward) , this timid boy has to flee a tiny villagethat`s the only world he`s ever known. But before our protagonist escapes, Avimakes sure that we`re thoroughly briefed on the injustices of feudalism--thecountless taxes cottars must pay, the constant violence, the inability of aflawed church to protect its parishioners, etc. Avi then folds in the book`scentral mystery just as the boy is leaving: " Asta`s son," as he`s always beenknown, learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin, andthat his parents` origins--and fates--might be more perplexing than he everimagined. Providing plenty of period detail (appropriately gratuitous for the age group) and plenty of chase-scene suspense, Avi tells a good story, develops a couple offairly compelling characters, and even manages to teach a little history lesson. (Fortunately, kids won`t realize that they`re learning about England`s peasantrevolt of 1381 until it`s far too late. ) (Ages 10 to 14) --Paul Hughes Show more Show less #outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Genre-jumping author Avi clocks in here with his 50th book, Crispin:The Cross of Lead, an action-packed historical narrative that follows thefrantic flight of a 13-year-old peasant boy across 14th-century England. After being declared a " wolf`s head" by his manor`s corrupt steward for a crimehe didn`t commit (meaning that anyone can kill him like a commonanimal--and collect a reward) , this timid boy has to flee a tiny villagethat`s the only world he`s ever known. But before our protagonist escapes, Avimakes sure that we`re thoroughly briefed on the injustices of feudalism--thecountless taxes cottars must pay, the constant violence, the inability of aflawed church to protect its parishioners, etc. Avi then folds in the book`scentral mystery just as the boy is leaving: " Asta`s son," as he`s always beenknown, learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin, andthat his parents` origins--and fates--might be more perplexing than he everimagined. Providing plenty of period detail (appropriately gratuitous for the age group) and plenty of chase-scene suspense, Avi tells a good story, develops a couple offairly compelling characters, and even manages to teach a little history lesson. (Fortunately, kids won`t realize that they`re learning about England`s peasantrevolt of 1381 until it`s far too late. ) (Ages 10 to 14) --Paul Hughes
Crispin
By Avi,
The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not.He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name Crispinonly intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bearthe enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopherCrispin also found a new father and a new world.Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they dont get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their futurewhere to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bears journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the worldeven if it means confronting death itself.In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Leadthe second book in a planned trilogyAvi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear. Show more Show less #outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not.He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name Crispinonly intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bearthe enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopherCrispin also found a new father and a new world.Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they dont get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their futurewhere to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bears journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the worldeven if it means confronting death itself.In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Leadthe second book in a planned trilogyAvi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
Crispin
By Avi,
As long as I could keep myself out of bondage, I would be true to Bear's teaching. And so it was that beyond all else, I was determined to keep my freedom.After the death of their beloved mentor, Bear, Crispin and Troth are more desperate than ever, wandering the desolate French countryside, where they don't speak the language and know no one. The only hope they cling to is that somehow they can reach Iceland, where Bear had said there were no kings or lords, and where they can live in freedom. Crispin is determined to fulfill this dream, both for himself and to honor Bear's memory. But the road to liberty is filled with danger, betrayal, and loss. Crispin must decide for himself what freedom really means—and how high a price he is willing to pay for it.