The Cross of Lead
A young fugitive must outwit his pursuers in medieval England to survive.
Book Series · 3 Books
In order from The Cross of Lead to The End of Time.
A young fugitive must outwit his pursuers in medieval England to survive.
3 books · Published 2002–2010
A young fugitive must outwit his pursuers in medieval England to survive.
An orphan and his mentor flee a secret brotherhood, seeking freedom and identity amidst danger.
A journey to freedom tests Crispin's resolve against betrayal and loss.
There are 3 books in the Crispin series. It began with The Cross of Lead in 2002, and the newest book, The End of Time, was published in 2010.
Start with The Cross of Lead and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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