
Crispin
The Cross of Lead
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Narrated by:
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Ron Keith
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By:
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Avi
Newbery Medal winner The Cross of Lead is "a page-turner from beginning to end … full of adventure, mystery, and action" (School Library Journal).
Sometimes I ran, sometimes all I could do was walk. All I knew was that if the steward overtook me, I’d not survive for long.…
Crispin is a poor thirteen-year-old peasant in medieval England. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he has been declared a "wolf’s head," meaning he may be killed on sight, by anyone. He flees his tiny village with nothing but his mother’s cross of lead.
In the English countryside, Crispin meets a man named Bear, who forces Crispin to become his servant yet encourages him to think for himself. But as Crispin’s enemies draw ever closer, he is pulled right into the fortress of his foes, where he must find a way to save their very lives.
A master of breathtaking plot twists and vivid characters, award-winning author Avi brings the full force of his storytelling powers to the world of medieval England.
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Critic reviews
"Avi's plot is engineered for maximum thrills, with twists, turns and treachery aplenty, but it's the compellingly drawn relationship between Crispin and Bear that provides the heart of this story." (Publishers Weekly)
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What did you love best about Crispin?
Crispin is a riveting story, and the performance really enhances the experience.What did you like best about this story?
It was great through and through, but I really loved how the first chapter and the last chapter reflect each other. It shows how well thought out this book really is!Which scene was your favorite?
I loved the scene where Crispin rescues Bear.Great book! Great Performance!
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Unexpected ending
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I suggest this book for 4th grade and up, girls and boys. Love it.
amazing story
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Great Story!
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Awesome book!
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Enjoy
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Really engaging piece of historical fiction.
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Great narration and a great story!
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Great adventurous, keeps you wanting to turn the page.
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Don't read at night!
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