At the Edge of the World

Part of the Crispin series

An orphan and his mentor flee a secret brotherhood, seeking freedom and identity amidst danger.

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256 pages

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Crispin, once a nameless orphan, embarks on a perilous journey with Bear, his mentor and newfound father figure. As they seek freedom, Bear is pursued by a secret brotherhood accusing him of betrayal. When Bear is gravely injured, Crispin must navigate a world of uncertain allies and hidden threats. Their quest for safety leads them to confront the unknown, testing their courage and trust. Will Crispin uncover the truth of his identity and find a place to call home, or will the shadows of their past consume them both?

From the publisher

In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead–the second book in a planned trilogy–Avi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear. The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not. He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name- Crispin-only intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bear-the enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopher-Crispin also found a new father and a new world. Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they don’t get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their future-where to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bear’s journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the world-even if it means confronting death itself.

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