The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not. He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name- Crispin-only intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bear-the enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopher-Crispin also found a new father and a new world. Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they don't get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their future-where to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bear's journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the world-even if it means confronting death itself. In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead-the second book in a planned trilogy-Avi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Crispin book review by tyler s young:
Crispin by AVI.
Crispin got accused for murder and stealing money from John Aycliffe. And now he is trying to capture Crispin because he tries to leave town. Then Crispin met bear and had many adventures. Will Crispin get out or get caught before he leaves?
I thought this book was boring because it was really confusing. I recommend this book to people who like boring books that have to do with old times.
Not really the Edge of the World...:
First off let me say that I really enjoyed Crispin, The Cross of Lead. I liked the action paced pursuit and Bear's strength. Obviously Crispin sees a father in Bear and even I started to look up at him as one of my favorite characters from children's books.
Unluckily in The Edge of the World, Bear is not the type of character I admired. He is weak and wounded and doesn't really want to take risks anymore. The characters are pursuited throughout the story. Bear is always in pain and he really never... more info
Manhood, Forgiveness, and the Journey toward Acceptance:
"Blessed Saint Giles, it's hard to be a man!" CRISPIN: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD follows sequel on the heels of its predecessor CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD, winner of the 2003 Newbery Award, New York Times bestseller, and Avi's 50th book. While certainly readable as a standalone novel, the sequel picks up right where the first one left off, without missing a beat. Set near the death of King Edward and the 100 Years War with France, Crispin and Bear have just escaped the gates of Great Wexly,... more info
You have to read this book:
Crispin at the edge of the world
AVI
Crispin at the Edge of the World is a very mysterious, suspenseful book. In the beginning of the book, Crispin (the main character) and Bear (Crispin's friend) just got free from Great Wexyls walls. He and Bear were kept in there in the last book (Crispin the Cross of Lead). So that makes this book a sequel to Crispin the Cross of Lead. In Crispin at the Edge of the World, Crispin thought Bear might die for he was very ill and hungry. So they decided to... more info
