Crispin The Cross of Lead by Avi

Crispin The Cross of Lead

Crispin #1

Avi

256 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional fast-paced
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Description

"Asta's son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in fourteenth-century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,675 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 43%
dark 40%
mysterious 37%
tense 37%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
challenging 12%
informative 9%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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