Crispin - The Cross of Lead by Avi

Synopsis :

"Asta's Son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of a name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in 14th century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself with even less - no home, no family, or possessions. 

Accused of a crime he did not commit, he may be killed on sight, by anyone. If he wishes to remain alive, he must flee his tiny village. All the boy takes with him is a newly revealed name - Crispin - and his mother's cross of lead. 


This is what I say :

Crispin - The Cross of Lead is the first book in the trilogy written by Avi.  I don't know how this book came into my possession but it's a very new copy and I found it on my shelf.  I read it because I needed the space on the shelf for other books.

It's actually a book written by children which I would say suitable for eleven, twelve or early teens depending on their command of the English language.

It wasn't too bad. Set in the medieval period, it does create the opportunity for readers to imagine how that period looked and felt like, based on the description given.

There are two more title after this. I don't think I will be reading them. As for this copy, I will be donating it to a school library.