The action is nonstop and danger is around every corner. The first-person voice lends a sense of urgency to the novel, and Avi’s writing style is as elegant and engaging as ever. — School Library Journal
This final volume in the Crispin trilogy showcases the same strengths as the earlier books: brisk, suspenseful narrative with effortlessly interwoven details of medieval life and provocative questions of ethics and morality. Another rousing page-turner. — The Horn Book
Praise for CRISPIN: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: Child Magazine Best Book of the Year A Book Sense Winter Children’s Pick National Parenting Publication Honors Award Winner “A must purchase.” — KLIATT(starred review)
“This moving, history-packed adventure leaves Crispin on the edge of the world and readers on the edge of their seats. Super storytelling.” — Kirkus Reviews(starred review)
“Along with plenty of action and adventure, this displays a solid emotional base. The combination will make fans eager for the final installment.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Readers will devour this story and eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Crispin’s adventures.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for CRIPSIN: CROSS OF LEAD: John Newbery Medal Winner ALA Notable Children’s Book New York Times Best Seller Publishers Weekly Best Seller A Seattle Times Book of the Year “Avi’s plot is engineered for maximum thrills, with twists, turns, and treachery aplenty . . . A page-turner to delight Avi’s fans, it will leave readers hoping for a sequel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“. . . a page-turner from beginning to end . . . [A] meticulously crafted story, full of adventure, mystery, and action.” — School Library Journal (starred review)