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The Cross of Lead (Crispin, Bk 1)
The Cross of Lead - Crispin, Bk 1
Author: Avi
"Asta's Son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of a name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in 14th century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself with even less -- no home, no family, or possessions. Accused of a crime he did not c...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780786816583
ISBN-10: 0786816589
Publication Date: 6/1/2004
Pages: 310
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 49 ratings
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Cross of Lead (Crispin, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Newbery Medal. One of the best books I have ever read! Crispin will lead you to world where cruelty and deceit lurks in every corner, but compassion prevails.
SouthernChelz avatar reviewed The Cross of Lead (Crispin, Bk 1) on + 216 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Great book for a Medieval Unit study! It keeps the attention and is very exciting. You are on Crispin's side the whole time...with an unexpected twist to boot!
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Helpful Score: 1
A 13 year old boy in 14th century England is accused of a crime he did not commit. A 5th or 6th grade reader. Has some understanding of society in the 14th century.
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Fast read. Again, I guess this is for the young adult market. A young man, with no real name, known only as "Asta's Son", is labeled a "wolf's head", which means he is not human and may be killed on sight. He has no idea of who he is, only that he is being hunted for a crime he didn't commit. When the hunt goes way beyond that of his being a simple thief, he needs to find out why. Along the way he meets a juggler named Bear, who becomes his first real friend in the world. He finds out his true name and who he is.
reviewed The Cross of Lead (Crispin, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
2003 Newbery Medal winner, New York Times bestseller, Publisher's Weekly bestseller - Great book for late elementary school readers (or adults who want a quick afternoon read!) A little adventure, a little history, a great story.
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