Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Cover of the second edition (2002 Elwell illustration, in part) | |
| Author | Avi (Edward Irving Wortis) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ellian DeSonori and Liette Halyn |
| Cover artist | Tristan Elwell |
| Genre | Young adult novel, historical novel |
| Publisher | Hyperion Books for Children |
Publication date | 2002 |
| Publication place | U.S. |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 262 |
| ISBN | 0-7868-0828-4 (1st ed., hardcover) |
| OCLC | 48559447 |
| LC Class | PZ7.A953 Cr 2002 |
| Preceded by | None. |
| Followed by | Crispin: At the Edge of the World |
Crispin: The Cross of Lead is a 2002 children's novel written by Avi. It was the winner of the 2003 Newbery Medal. Its sequel, Crispin: At the Edge of the World, was released in 2006. The third and currently final book, Crispin: The End of Time, was released in 2010.