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Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Crispin #1

Avi

262 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional fast-paced
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Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi is a gripping and emotional journey that will captivate readers who crave historical adventures, coming-of-age stories, and tales of self-discovery, making it a perfect fit for young readers who love medieval settings, exciting quests, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Description

“Asta’s son” is all he’s ever been called. The lack of name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in fourteenth-century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself...

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Community Reviews

3.36
based on 1,909 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

emotional: 41%

dark: 33%

mysterious: 33%

tense: 30%

hopeful: 20%

sad: 20%

challenging: 10%

informative: 10%

reflective: 7%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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