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The Cross of Lead: The Cross of Lead Audiobook
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In the small, 14th-century English village where he has lived his entire life, the boy has grown up with no name of his own, known only as "Asta's son." But when his mother dies, the boy receives both his rightful name, Crispin, and a lead cross, inscribed with a secret that soon has him fleeing for his life. Best-selling, award-winning Avi delights children and adults with historically accurate tales of high adventure.
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"I read this when I was younger and it is was that I have read several times. I love the story and the characters! "
— Brittany (5 out of 5 stars)
The Cross of Lead Listener Reviews
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Brayden white, 9/23/2022
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" I love the story of Crispin. the narration was very well done.It was very easy to visualize the story "
— OHYSC, 3/2/2018 -
" This was a great book! I could NOT put it down. "
— Jessi, 6/28/2011 -
" The history and the story are pitch perfect. "
— Jana, 6/28/2011 -
" So far I'm on maybe page 17 (I started reading it yesterday) "
— Emily, 6/26/2011 -
" it has a reaaaaaalllly slow start and afterward i guess it did pick up , but it didnt pick me up with it. "
— Mana, 6/23/2011 -
" Young adult novel. A good read. "
— Brent, 6/10/2011 -
" ave is a great writer. Good tension throughout the book. Great Action! "
— Christy, 5/31/2011 -
" Favorite all time childrens book. Great Great book. "
— Hope, 5/27/2011 -
" This was a fun audio for the drive home on spring break. Hard challenges in life with a happy ending. The kids thought the ending was a bit abrupt and I thought some details a little dragged out. All in all a nice story to travel with. "
— Kimberly, 5/18/2011 -
" This book made me nostalgic for England. "
— Cookie, 5/18/2011
About Avi
Avi is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery Medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. Along with his two Newbery Honors, he has won many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver.
About Ron Keith
Ron Keith, a native of England, graduated from the University of Manchester. He has appeared in the Broadway touring production of Amadeus, in off-Broadway productions such as Hedda Gabler, My Fair Lady, and Candida, and in many regional stage productions. His television appearances include roles in One Life to Live and As the World Turns.