The Cross of Lead

The Cross of Lead

By
Avi
Avi
2002 • 324 pages

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Average rating3.9

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H "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) H " . . . [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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#1 in Crispin

Crispin is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2002 with contributions by Avi.

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The Cross of Lead
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Crispin
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The End of Time

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February 1, 2012
January 1, 2008

So many reviews. Donald Maass, NY literary agent and author, talked about this book in a workshop at the Surrey International Writers Conference. He read the first few pages. I was so intrigued that I bought it. I wasn't disappinted.

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