Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin)

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This Paperback Book item from Hyperion Book CH was reviewed on 29-Jul-2008.

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1) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. I used this for our daily read aloud. When it was time to stop for the day, but I kept reading, no one minded or asked me to stop. Hmmm, now that I think about it, even the neighbor girl kept mysteriously appearing about the time I read every day! The writer hooks you from the very start. He uses detail, but not so much it bogs down the story. A very enjoyable read!¤

2) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. I would highly recommend this book for many reasons. It makes a great summer read for students going into 7th grade. It combines historical violence, emotion, affection, and life and death decisions. This book is full of in-depth descriptions; you can always "see" the picture running through your head. In the beginning, Crispin is a peasant who is considered a nobody; but, by the end of the story he finds himself face-to-face with one of the strongest men and he becomes a hero. All in all, I would highly recommended this book for middle school students.¤

3) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. I like the book Crispin. The reason why I like it is because its visible, and what I mean by that is you can see it going on in your mind as it´s being read. Crispin was accused of stealing and murder. So now he in known as a wolf´s head meaning anyone can kill him. He met a guy named Bear, when he ran away from Stromford. When he met Bear they traveled from city to city together. The story is about them trying to gain their freedom.
If I was to recommend this book to any one I´d recommend it to all the kids in different schools. I think that they might enjoy it if they´re into adventurous stories.
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4) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. The title of this book is Crispin The Cross of Lead, by Avi. I think this book is pretty good because its about a 13 year old boy name Crispin whose mother died and a guy named John Aycliffe who claims him a wolf head. So Crispin Asta´s son decides to run away and then he meets a man name Bear. What do you think will happen? Would he get killed?
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5) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. I´m not sure which grades the book is supposed to be geared toward but given the number of college students I´ve taught who have difficulty reading, I think this book would work from junior high to college level. Obviously in junior or senior high school classes we are probably talking about English classes or a unit on the Medieval world, perhaps in a world history course or western civ course. For college I think this could be a good break of the primary sources and scholarly articles. It would be a fun way to get students to think about changes from the beginning of the middle ages through the 14th century. It´s a good book for students for a few reasons. First, Avi´s portrayal of the late 14th century, with a focus on the various social, political and economic anxieties that abounded. Second, the level of reading comprehension is just high enough to make it both challenging to younger or less skilled students but not seem too shallow for other students. Third, the characters and events are interesting, I read it in a few hours. Finally, the book offers many opportunities to discuss how society worked without preaching any single correct interpretation thus allowing a teacher to use it in a variety of ways. I might keep it in my for a future survey of medieval history as alternative to some traditional means of assessment and assignment.¤

6) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. Genre-jumping author Avi clocks in here with his 50th book, Crispin:The Cross of Lead, an action-packed historical narrative that follows thefrantic flight of a 13-year-old peasant boy across 14th-century England.After being declared a "wolf´s head" by his manor´s corrupt steward for a crimehe didn´t commit (meaning that anyone can kill him like a commonanimal--and collect a reward), this timid boy has to flee a tiny villagethat´s the only world he´s ever known. But before our protagonist escapes, Avimakes sure that we´re thoroughly briefed on the injustices of feudalism--thecountless taxes cottars must pay, the constant violence, the inability of aflawed church to protect its parishioners, etc. Avi then folds in the book´scentral mystery just as the boy is leaving: "Asta´s son," as he´s always beenknown, learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin, andthat his parents´ origins--and fates--might be more perplexing than he everimagined.Providing plenty of period detail (appropriately gratuitous for the age group)and plenty of chase-scene suspense, Avi tells a good story, develops a couple offairly compelling characters, and even manages to teach a little history lesson.(Fortunately, kids won´t realize that they´re learning about England´s peasantrevolt of 1381 until it´s far too late.) (Ages 10 to 14) --Paul Hughes¤

7) Paperback Book Crispin: Cross of Lead, The (Crispin) by Hyperion Book CH. Genre-jumping author Avi clocks in here with his 50th book, Crispin: The Cross of Lead, an action-packed historical narrative that follows the frantic flight of a 13-year-old peasant boy across 14th-century England.

After being declared a "wolf´s head" by his manor´s corrupt steward for a crime he didn´t commit (meaning that anyone can kill him like a common animal--and collect a reward), this timid boy has to flee a tiny village that´s the only world he´s ever known. But before our protagonist escapes, Avi makes sure that we´re thoroughly briefed on the injustices of feudalism--the countless taxes cottars must pay, the constant violence, the inability of a flawed church to protect its parishioners, etc. Avi then folds in the book´s central mystery just as the boy is leaving: "Asta´s son," as he´s always been known, learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin, and that his parents´ origins--and fates--might be more perplexing than he ever imagined.

Providing plenty of period detail (appropriately gratuitous for the age group) and plenty of chase-scene suspense, Avi tells a good story, develops a couple of fairly compelling characters, and even manages to teach a little history lesson. (Fortunately, kids won´t realize that they´re learning about England´s peasant revolt of 1381 until it´s far too late.) (Ages 10 to 14) --Paul Hughes¤

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