Crispin: Crispin: The Cross of Lead (Newbery Medal Winner) (Hardcover)

from katrinafroelich

Set in 14th Century England, Avi is successful in creating a vivid portrait of the feudal system in England. The greatest strength of the novel is Crispin's complex relationship and dialogue with Bear. Although opposites in many ways, together each character strengthens the other and allows for a...

from angieh1

Action-filled, long, detailed and beautifully-written book. takes place in the middle ages and tells the life of an orphan, whos mother just died. The boy had been called Asta's son all her life and was told his real name was Crispin. His on only other friend, the priest comforts him until the pr...

from fingerpost

In a small town in medieval England lives a widow, Asta, and her nameless boy, known only as "Asta's son." Their life is poor and miserable, even by the standards of vassals in England at the time. But when Asta dies, her son suddenly finds himself pursued, for reason's he can't imagine, by the o...

from 1morechapter

Avi's Newbery-winning book of an orphan boy known at first only as 'Asta's son' is a familiar one, but it is also entertaining. When his mother dies, 'Asta's son' soon finds himself on the run and is forced to flee the only town and home he has ever known. Leaving with only the clothes on his bac...

from airielle

This novel is about a boy whom goes on an adventure. His mother dies, and he was told his father died from the plague a long time ago. He is called, "Atta's son," because he doesn't know his real name. After his mothers death he is blamed for stealing and is wanted. He leaves his village so he wo...