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Crispin: The Cross of Lead
''Crispin: The Cross of Lead'' is a 2003 children's novel written by Avi. It was the winner of the 2003 Newbery Medal.〔(Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–Present )〕 Its sequel, ''Crispin: At the Edge of the World'', was released in 2006. The final book that completes the trilogy, ''Crispin: The End of Time'' was released in 2010.
==Plot summary==
In 1377 A.D. England, a 13-year-old boy, known only as Asta's Son, lives as a peasant in the small village of Stromford. His village is part of the territory of the feudal Lord Furnival in whose absence is under the control of the steward, John Aycliffe. When his mother dies, Asta's Son is left alone as he has no other known relatives. Shortly afterwards, John Aycliffe falsely accuses him of theft, and declares him a Wolf's Head (one who may be killed on sight). Asta's Son turns to the village priest, Father Quinel, his only friend, who gives to him a lead cross that belonged to his mother, and reveals that his true name is Crispin. Father Quinel promises to reveal to Crispin the truth of who his father was, but before he can, Aycliffe's men murder him, forcing Crispin to flee the village by himself. While fleeing from Aycliffe and his men, Crispin happens across an abandoned village where Crispin meets Bear. Bear learns of Crispin's lead cross and notices the writing on the cross. While Bear does not tell Crispin what the words say, Crispin realizes that the cross and its words are important. Bear is rough with Crispin, but during their travels together, a true bond of friendship develops between them. Bear eventually asks if Crispin will become his apprentice, to which Crispin happily agrees. Posing as father and son, the two travel towards the city of Great Wexly. It is the capital city of Lord Furnival's lands, Bear insists that he has important business to complete there. When they arrive they find troubles waiting for them. Lord Furnival has died and John Aycliffe has arrived. They stay at The Green Man tavern. In the room, there is a false-wall, which Bear tells Crispin will be his hiding place if things go badly. Bear meets with John Ball. Soldiers come and destroy. John Acliffe looking for Crispin, who has hidden in the "hiding place". Crispin being depressed, he finds out that he is Lord Furnival's son. Crispin tries to get the help of "The Brotherhood", an organization Bear is a member of and headed by John Ball. When they will not aid Crispin in trying to find Bear, Crispin takes it upon himself to break into Furnival Palace and find Bear himself. He finds a dagger in one of the hallways and keeps it under his cloak. He goes into a great room and sees a picture of Lord Furnival, who looks a lot like him. Crispin finds Aycliffe and pins him to the ground and puts the dagger to his neck but instead of killing him, makes him vow and take an oath that he (Crispin) and Bear will be able to leave Great Wexly unharmed (never to return) in exchange for Crispin's cross of lead. Crispin is led to Bear, who is being kept in the palace's cellar. Bear has been tortured and is weak, but manages to walk out of the palace on his own. Aycliffe and a band of soldiers escort them to the city gates. At the city gates, Aycliffe reneges on his oath and is intent on killing Crispin. A fight ensues between Aycliffe and Bear. Crispin gives Bear the dagger he found in the palace. The soldiers have their swords drawn and encircle Aycliffe and Bear. Aycliffe gets the upper hand on Bear and knocks his dagger out of his hand. Crispin picks up the dagger and Aycliffe turns to kill Crispin with his sword. Bear strangles Aycliffe, causing him to lose his sword and dagger. Bear then hurls Aycliffe into the air and he lands on the soldiers' swords and dies. Crispin and Bear leave Great Wexly through the city gate, but not before Crispin keeps his promise and leaves the cross of lead on Aycliffe's dead chest. Outside the gate, Bear and Crispin play music and sing. Crispin, for the first time, feels like "Crispin" instead of "Asta's Son".
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