Interest Level
Grades 6 - 8
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 5.2
Lexile Measure®: 730L
DRA: 40
Guided Reading: R
Type of Book: Chapter Book
Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Dictionaries
- Series
Theme/Subject
- Character and Values
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism
- European
- Middle Ages
- Honor
- Friends and Friendship
Reading Quiz Programs
About This Book
In this sequel to Crispin: The Cross of Lead Crispin and Bear must leave their home because the king's authorities have identified them as traitors. While on the run, Bear suffers a serious wound and must seek the help of an old woman and her disfigured helper. After the old woman is killed, Bear, Crispin, and Troth learn the true meaning of being a family.
In this second book in a planned trilogy, Avi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
About the Authors or Illustrators
Avi, named by his twin sister Emily, has published over 30 children's books since he began writing them in 1970. His books aim to engage reluctant readers, as he himself overcame many difficulties in his effort to become a writer.
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