![]() Additionally, the smaller scope allows Avi to focus on moments of tenderness, tension, and humor between Crispin and Bear, and this father-son-style relationship is the novel’s heart. This is not epic fantasy in scope, but it is efficient and engaging, and children who read modern fantasy will feel at home with the trope of an orphan searching for answers about his family’s past. ![]() We are thrust into Crispin’s flee-or-die peril early on and the pace remains quick. ![]() Nameless at the start of the novel, Crispin, with Bear’s help, gains the confidence needed to assert his own identity and freedom.Īvi portrays fourteenth-century England as vivid and complex, though he remarkably uses only 260 pages. Peasant-boy Crispin must flee a murderous steward and unravel the mysteries of his own parentage, while mentored by Bear, a traveling juggler. If you haven’t already, you can check out the first list, which highlights picture books and chapter books.Ĭrispin: The Cross of Lead is Avi’s 2003 Newbery Award-winning Middle Grade novel of the Middle Ages. Still seeking to feel foolish-or read foolish? Now’s the time to double the fun with this Jester & Fool Book List #2! Below, you’ll find my recommendations for Middle Grade and Young Adult novels featuring court jester characters.
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