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.
John Aycliff accuses Crispin of robbing a lord, and killing a priest.
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He must flee from his hometown when he is being searched to be killed
Yes, Great Wexly is an actual real place in England
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.
Bear's real name in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" is Aycliffe. He reveals this to Crispin towards the end of the book.
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That he is Lord Furnival's son :)
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In "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi, Lord Furnival is the man responsible for framing Crispin for a crime he did not commit. He is a cruel and manipulative character who wields power over Crispin's life and sets the events of the story in motion.