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Review: Crispin, The Cross of Lead (rated 4 stars)
by Avi
Because my mom was a librarian (I know, Mom… media specialist for many moons, I know that any book with a Newberry Medal is worth reading. That’s why this particular book caught my eye at the town library last week.
I picked it up, glanced over it, and while Adelyn was picking out her books, I put it under my arm as a keeper.
That evening, I found that I had devoured half the book over multiple cups of hot green tea. I couldn’t put it down.
Set it in England in the late 1300s, it spins a marvelous tale of historical accuracy that traces the life of a young boy who is in search of his identity.
The characters are colorful and well-developed, and the chapters are so well spaced and tightly written that you keep thinking, “Just one more chapter,” and then find yourself four deep and unable to stop.
It’s for a younger audience, but I highly recommend the book for everyone. Weighing in at 262 pages, I finished it the second night. I will definitely be checking out more by the author Avi.
You’ve made me curious. It’s one I haven’t read. It sounds like one your dad would enjoy also, since it’s historical. Don’t always depend on the Newbery Award, though. Most are deserved but some are not – in my opinion. (Yes,”Newbery” is the correct spelling but people were always trying to correct me when I spelled it that way at school.
You may call me a “librarian,” although my degree is called “Media Specialist.” It’s interesting that public schools use the “media specialist” terminology, but most private schools use “librarian.” I know you’re thrilled to learn this!!! : )
Oh that sounds like a great book! The next time I have a few hours to spare I should go pick up a good book to read… right now finding 30 minutes a night to do my Oh so FANTASTIC Beth Moore workbook is pretty tough… another challenge for another day!
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“That evening, I found that I had devoured half the book over multiple cups of hot green tea. I couldn’t put it down.” Why did you eat the book? Just kidding. This would be a great quote to take out of context and begin a movement for people who “devour” books and “hot green tea.”
I’ll have to check this book out. It looks like something Rose would love.
crispin and the cross of lead. a great book. read half way through it now almost done w/ my class as a novel. love it truly. hard to put down. thats just a few facts about crispin but there is truly more that i cant fit in one message.
i give it 5,000,000 thumbs up as if i had that many