The Cross of Lead
Written by Avi
Book #1 in the Crispin Series
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$8.99
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8 - 12
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age
320
Page
count
151
Words
per page
~781L
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measure
Jun 1, 2004
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date
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“Avi’s plot is engineered for maximum thrills, with twists, turns, and treachery aplenty. . . . A page-turner to delight Avi’s fans, it will leave readers hoping for a sequel.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review) “ . . . [T]he book is a page-turner from beginning to end . . . [A] meticulously crafted story, full of adventure, mystery, and action.” -School Library Journal (starred review) “Historical fiction at its finest.”-VOYA
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780786816583
- Publication Date
- June 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Hyperion Books for Children
- Page Count
- 320
- Words Per Page
- 151
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~781L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 7
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- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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