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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002 · Est. 7 hour read
The Cross of Lead
Written by Avi
Book #1 in the Crispin series
A young fugitive must outwit his pursuers in medieval England to survive.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 28,771 ratings
262 pages· 48,501 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In medieval England, young Crispin is declared a 'wolf's head,' marked for death for a crime he didn't commit. Fleeing with only his mother's cross of lead, he encounters Bear, a mysterious man who challenges him to think independently. As enemies close in, Crispin is drawn into a perilous fortress, where he must navigate treachery and danger to save lives. Will he find freedom or fall victim to the forces against him? This gripping tale of survival and courage is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
From the publisher
“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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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 262
- Words
- 48,501
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 780L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 58513
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2004
- First published
- June 3, 2002
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780786816583
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