Synopses & Reviews
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.
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Praise for CRISPIN: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD:Child Magazine Best Book of the YearA Book Sense Winter Childrens PickNational Parenting Publication Honors Award Winner“A must purchase.” KLIATT(starred review)
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“This moving, history-packed adventure leaves Crispin on the edge of the world and readers on the edge of their seats. Super storytelling.” Kirkus Reviews(starred review)
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“. . . a page-turner from beginning to end . . . [A] meticulously crafted story, full of adventure, mystery, and action.” School Library Journal (starred review)
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“Readers will devour this story and eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Crispins adventures.” School Library Journal (starred review)
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This final volume in the Crispin trilogy showcases the same strengths as the earlier books: brisk, suspenseful narrative with effortlessly interwoven details of medieval life and provocative questions of ethics and morality. Another rousing page-turner. The Horn Book
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The action is nonstop and danger is around every corner. The first-person voice lends a sense of urgency to the novel, and Avis writing style is as elegant and engaging as ever. School Library Journal
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Praise for CRIPSIN: CROSS OF LEAD:John Newbery Medal WinnerALA Notable Childrens BookNew York Times Best SellerPublishers Weekly Best SellerA Seattle Times Book of the Year“Avis plot is engineered for maximum thrills, with twists, turns, and treachery aplenty . . . A page-turner to delight Avis fans, it will leave readers hoping for a sequel.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Along with plenty of action and adventure, this displays a solid emotional base. The combination will make fans eager for the final installment.” Booklist (starred review)
Synopsis
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 meansand how high a price he is willing to pay for it.
About the Author
Avi is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor Books Nothing But the Truthand The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. He also writes the beloved Poppy stories, an animal adventure series that includes Ragweed; Poppy, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; Poppy and Rye; Ereth's Birthday; Poppy's Return; and Poppy and Ereth. His many other critically acclaimed books include Don't You Know There's a War On?, the hilarious animal fantasy The Mayor of Central Park, and the Victorian ghost story The Seer of Shadows. Avi lives in Denver, Colorado.