Born in 14th-century England, Crispin has embarked on one adventure after another since learning that he, once known only as "Asta's son," has a much grander destiny than he ever could have imagined. But his fate has taken a dark turn. The sweet and kindly Bear, his friend and protector, is dead. Crispin is thereby left to protect Troth, she of the staring eyes and broken face. Having attempted a sea voyage to France-and having their ship and most of their hopes dashed to bits in the process-Crispin and Troth are plagued by hunger and left to fend for themselves. All in all, they have much to fear . and scant prospects on which to pin their hopes. Newbery Medal-winning author Avi completes the Crispin saga with this third installment of the riveting trilogy. Voiced by widely acclaimed narrator Ron Keith, Crispin: The End of Time takes listeners on the journey of a lifetime.
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"It's been two or three weeks now since I finished this book and the series. If this story sticks with me much longer I'll be coming back and raising the ratings. The third book seemed to enhance the enjoyment of the whole series for me. Very good story; very well conceived and written. It's emotionally accessible to the younger reader but doesn't sacrifice any of the feel for the history and living in the time. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and the Crispin series have made me add some more of Avi's work to a couple wish/purchase lists and I'm looking forward to them."
— Inoli (4 out of 5 stars)
" Though it was maybe the third book in the series, none of which I had read, I still enjoyed this particular installment. It's a shorter read with pretty wide spacing and font, but you can tell, even afte3r reading only one, that each book in the series is a chronicle of a new 'chapter' of Crispin's life, which probably could be put into one volume if it was so desired. "
— Meg, 2/18/2014" the final book of the trilogy "
— pati, 2/9/2014" Loved this book the most! Definetly my favorite of the series!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Haley, 2/6/2014" I liked this book. I think that Avi did a great job describing crispin's emotions and feelings as he embarked on his journey to find Iceland. Although historical fiction is not my favorite, I think this book also makes the tells us about the religion tn britan and france during the late 1300s. "
— Rishabh, 2/3/2014" In this thrilling end to the Crispin trilogy, Crispin and Troth continue their journey in a lost fashion. With no home and no one to turn to, the pair rely only know the knowledge and experience of each other to help them survive. When Crispin must travel forward on his own, he finds a group of seemingly nice travelers, but can he trust them? Crispin must make difficult decisions that can lead to life, or death. "
— Zach, 1/27/2014" last of the trilogy. Pretty good. Medieval type story. "
— Marty, 1/23/2014" This was a quick read, I enjoyed it, although the first book in the series is definitely the best. The end was satisfactory, but I think Avi could definitely continue writing about this character, I want to know more about what happens to him. "
— Molly, 1/14/2014" Crisp in tries to continue living without Bear. He continues on to ice land. "
— Shauna, 12/16/2013" I would love more of an ending to this book! It just ends. Oh well. It was entertaining! "
— Melinda, 12/11/2013" REALLY good! I loved it! "
— Calamity, 11/26/2013" Finishing series started in childhood is often a disappointing experience. But if you take the story as it is and overlook the simpler plot devices, language, and characterization, it is still if not enjoyable at least diverting. "
— Evelyn, 11/19/2013" a disappointing conclusion to the Crispin series. I can only hope Avi will decide it's not finished and write another. "
— Kaethe, 11/13/2013" Crispin is such an endearing character. Avi is one of the best children's authors. "
— Christine, 3/24/2013" It took me a while to get into this one but I love it in the end "
— Ashley, 3/22/2013" Final book in the trilogy which began with Crispin: the Cross of Lead (winner of the Newbery). "
— Bonnie, 2/3/2013" I liked this continuation.. though it ends kind of vague about Crispin's future. "
— Wendy, 12/27/2012" couldn't wait for this book...it was very good--but not like the other 2. Still left me wondering about Crispin. "
— Shanda, 11/21/2012" Loved this series. Sorry to see it end. I actually think the third one is the best of the three because Avi really had to plan to have all the pieces from the 3 books come together. "
— Christine, 6/11/2012" i enjoyed this series. maybe Z will like it when he gets a little older... "
— Erin, 12/17/2011" I thought Crispin the End of Time was a great conclusion to the series. It is about a boy named Crispin who must find his way to Iceland after leaving the one friend he had in the world. I liked the book because it gave me the feeling that I was back in time. "
— Steven, 11/1/2011" This was much better than book 2. Took a few interesting turns in the beginning of the book. The end definently did not wrap up the whole series it still left me with a lot of unanswered questions. "
— Lauren, 8/2/2011" Starts strong and finishes poorly. A disappointing finish to a trilogy that began with a Newbery-award winning book. It's like he got to the last chapter and quit. Almost wish I hadn't read it. "
— Charity, 6/23/2011" A neat book, had a few twists and turns that I didn't really expect, and I found it a fascinating. "
— Redwallcrazy-, 5/13/2011" Loved this book the most! Definetly my favorite of the series!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Haley, 4/19/2011" fairly satisfying last book in a trilogy. still wide open for another book. "
— Challis, 4/9/2011" This book has no ending. It just stops. "
— S., 3/3/2011" This series has always fascinated me. I am very sad Bear is gone. Troth ends up staying in a convent where no one cares what she looks like, only that she can cure with herbs. Crispin stays true to his dreams and helps others along the way after arriving in the clutches of a gang of thieves. "
— Jessica, 2/10/2011" Loved this trilogy, absolutely loved Crispin. I did not get the conclusion in this final book that I wanted. It just seemed somewhat incomplete. I want to know what happens next to Crispin. "
— Maria, 1/19/2011" I would love more of an ending to this book! It just ends. Oh well. It was entertaining! "
— Melinda, 1/7/2011" Hardly anything seems to work out for Crispin........ "
— Samantha, 12/28/2010" I do not recall really liking the first Crispin book--or rather, I felt it was probably not necessarily geared for an elementary school audience because of all the difficulties Crispin had. However, I liked the second and third books in the series so perhaps I was too harsh on the first Crispin. "
— Patricia, 12/10/2010" I really like this series--book 1 and 2 were good but nothing really happens in this book and the ending is kind of a let down but I was happy that Troth found a safe place to live. "
— Lisa, 11/2/2010" I liked this continuation.. though it ends kind of vague about Crispin's future. "
— Wendy, 9/27/2010" Final book in the trilogy which began with Crispin: the Cross of Lead (winner of the Newbery). <br/> <br/> "
— Bonnie, 9/25/2010" couldn't wait for this book...it was very good--but not like the other 2. Still left me wondering about Crispin. "
— Shanda, 9/14/2010" This was a quick read, I enjoyed it, although the first book in the series is definitely the best. The end was satisfactory, but I think Avi could definitely continue writing about this character, I want to know more about what happens to him. "
— Molly, 8/28/2010" It took me a while to get into this one but I love it in the end "
— Ashley, 8/27/2010" this was an entertaining adventure novel. it gives great insight into the world of 1377. "
— Sue, 8/23/2010Avi 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.
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.