The setting for "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi, is in Stromford, England in 1377. The story starts out with a 13 year old peasant boy as its main character.
The setting in the book is England. It may also be Great Wexly, and Stromford.
The exposition in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" introduces the setting and characters, establishing that the protagonist, Crispin, is a 13-year-old boy living in medieval England. It also sets up the conflict by revealing that Crispin is accused of a crime he did not commit and must flee for his life.
In Crispin- The Cross of Lead By: Avi, Crispin lives in a cottage in Great Wexly, Stromford in England during the year of 1366 in the 14th century.
In the book "Crispin: The Cross of Lead," Crispin is falsely accused of being a "wolf's head," or a criminal who is marked for death. He is also wrongly accused of murdering Father Quinel and stealing the cross of lead.
Yes, "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi does not have a movie adaptation.
The climax in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" occurs when Crispin confronts his true identity and learns about his past. This revelation leads him to embrace his destiny and make a stand against his oppressors.
Great Wexley is a fictional character in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi. He is not based on a real historical figure.
It was published in 2002
The author of "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" is Avi, a prolific writer of children's and young adult novels. The book is a historical fiction novel set in medieval England and follows the story of a young boy named Crispin.
John Aycliff accuses Crispin of robbing a lord, and killing a priest.
Orson Hrothgar. Bear says his name at the bottom of page 90.
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