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The first installment of the Crispin trilogy had an interesting cast of characters who were entirely controlled by a predetermined plot, leaving behind character development. This sequel, however, is practically the opposite. Plot is minimal, completely driven by the characters, and while I would describe it as interesting, I would not call it very exciting. There's a vague goal of survival, but even the life-threatening situations don't feel very intense. Ultimately, the whole journey feels ver...

Not as captivating as the first book in the trilogy, but still worth it! Readers probably do not have to read Crispin #1 to appreciate this story. What you will get is an action/adventure historical fiction book that takes place in the late 1300s in Medieval England. I enjoyed some of the characters but not the other truly wicked ones. Don't want to give any spoiler alerts. Book 1 was so terrific that I now have to read Book 3, which I checked out from my local library! Tough reading (level W) f...

I like the simple storytelling. I like the relationships of the characters. I'm hoping for a happy ending for Crispin and Troth, so I'll be reading the next book in the series.

Crispin: At the Edge of the World picks up right where its critically lauded predecessor left off, with Crispin and Bear fleeing after Crispin's noble sacrifice of his birthright as the lord's son in exchange for Bear's life, the man who had slowly morphed to become the type of father figure that Crispin had never previously known. Now, though given free pass to leave the city where the endgame action in Crispin: The Cross of Lead had reached its climax, Crispin and Bear find themselves in no l

Crispin and Bear are on the run. After saving Bear from prison in the first book, they are trying to get as far away from thy from their enemies as possible, but Bear is still not well after his incarceration. And to make matters worse, when Crispin tries to find them shelter, a member of the Brotherhood that Bear belonged to, decides that he must be a traitor, and soon they are running from a new enemy. Another adventure, fraught with peril, meanwhile Bear and Crispin are growing closer than ev...

some of the observations in this book were eerily observant & relevant to this day -- from the opening quote "The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not."Crispin struggles with figuring out good and evil, the role of Christianity vs. the old religion (of Troth & Aude), ideas about poverty, disability (Troth has a hairlip and is shunned by most people & indeed some even consider her evil) and kindness -- which is figuring out the stuff of life. And learning about the horr...

Age:11What a bore you go to ride on a ship but you don't now how to navigate. Crispin clams him a man win he still cant do anything right. Why does Bear even try to help a boy that doesn't need help but brain surgery. Crispin meet a girl named Troth that she was a witch marked by the devil how rude. But he take her with them on the way to "Ice Land " never mind that they took Troth to France were they got captured by French solders. My teacher wanted use to read the second one. I didn't like the...

This was good, but it felt like it kind of meandered on a bit too much...

Crispin: At the Edge of the World is a riveting historical fiction novel set at the end of the 14th century in the turmoil after King Edward III’s death and in the middle of the 100 Years War. How did all these events of kings affect a common boy? This novel is second in the series set after the events of Crispin: The Cross of Lead.After being attacked in the previous novel, Bear is in a weakened state. Crispin tries to hide him from those who wish him harm, but he’s not sure how to care for his...

Crispin: At the Edge of the World was actually a heartwarming book. For a short time it was just Crispin and Bear but after Bear got hurt the got help from Aude and Troth. It was inhumane of the villagers to kill Aude and try to kill Troth just because of a birth defect but at least she survived that encounter. It was a good book and I liked how Bear took Crispin and Troth as his cubs. It was quite sweet up until Mr. Evil Dudley interrupted and began doing what he did best: Pillaging and being a...

Really, if you start the first book, you've got to read the next two. They tell a unified story of Crispin's growth as a person and his finding his place in the world. And they are centered--none more strongly than this second book--on his relationship with his foster father, Bear.As they flee Great Wexley, Bear is injured by a follower of the rebel John Ball, who thinks Bear has betrayed them. In order to save his father's life, Crispin must trust a wisewoman and her foster daughter, Troth. But...

There's something about the writing style of this series that I really enjoy. The style and the time period (feudal England) mesh well, but in a way that is fun and easy to understand.I loved the introduction of the new characters in this sequel, particularly Troth. I felt immersed in the historical setting and I enjoyed seeing the way Crispin was more proactive that in the first. The main reason I dropped a couple stars is, I was bored more often than I felt I should be. There was a lot of acti...

Compared to the first installment of the trilogy, "At the Edge of the World" tends to meander and wander, much like its protagonists. Picking up immediately after their escape from John Aycliffe, Crispin and Bear make their way through the mid-14th century English countryside. Crispin dreams of bigger things and far-away lands, while Bear begins to lose his own hope. They meet Troth and Aude and slowly, the pair of them begin to heal - Bear finds new hope and strength in his adoptive children, w...

2.5 stars.As a follow-up to Crispin, The Cross of Lead, the 2003 Newbery Award-winning children’s book, I decided to take the second step of Avi’s trilogy. Unfortunately, I did not find this novel as exciting as the first installment. I thought Crispin and Bear lost some of their chemistry and the introduction of some new characters didn’t resonate with my reading heart. The conclusion of the book had a nicely paced adventure, but the beginning and the middle lacked interest. I doubt that book #...

This one definitely was more grim and violent than the first book. Still love Bear and and his fierce protection of Crispin, even though he has his own battles to fight within himself. He, as before, says some pretty profound things as he reflects on the state of the world. And like the previous book, it’s refreshing to read a book where the protagonist is just normal, no superpowers or amazing abilities, maybe even weaker than normal. It’s a story about loss and survival and it’s very touching

The ending was much better than the beginning. This book picks up exactly where the first leaves off, almost as if it was more chapters of the first than an entirely new book. Bear killed me several times. I hated Crispin for a good, long while and then I finally realized that he really is just a thirteen/fourteen year old boy with no idea how to do things for himself. I love Troth so much, I almost wish she were real so I could adopt her myself.

The book was enjoyable and the was no difficulty reading it because it is a children book. i enjoyed how Crispin, Bear, and Troth all stayed together even though Troth was a stranger to Crispin and Bear. The story included religion and showed how there is difficulties when being part of a religion (christian). I liked how religion was portrayed and showed that you may have to break rules at some point for a good reason.

05 May 2006 CRISPIN: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Avi, Hyperion, September 2006, ISBN: 0-7868-5152-X "I wonder who they areThe men who really run this landAnd I wonder why they run itWith such a thoughtless hand"--David Crosby, "What are Their Names?" "What kind of men -- I wondered -- were these that killed by day, drank by night, but prayed each morning?"(from CRISPIN: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD) If you have yet to read CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD, then I urge you to stop reading this review of th...

This was one of those books that I read because I liked the first one, but the sequel turned out not only to be unnecessary, but to actually harm the first book. The first one had a very good, satisfactory ending, but this book simply unraveled everything that the first book had tied up. I enjoyed it enough while reading, but afterwards wished that I had not.

Just finished Cross of Lead for the second time with my son for school. This book doesn’t begin to compare. Yes, Crispin is still heroic. But the adventure is shallow. And the moral the end a bit perplexing as a believer. Do agree that much damage has been done in the name of the church, but get that the author declared man to be his ultimate savior.

This book doesn't seem to have gotten as much love as the first one, but I still really enjoyed it. It is very character driven, but the characters are very likeable. So I guess that is one reason I enjoyed it so much. Looking forward to reading the third book.

This book picked up where the first one left off, but it seemed to be written very differently. It didn't engage me as much, it because much darker, and the plot weakened. I appreciate the simple writing and Avi's ability to be a storyteller. I just felt like I wanted more out of this book.

Okay. I am an adult. But I stumbled across the #1 book in this series while shelving (I work in a library), and became hooked. I would definitely think this might be too political for a most 12 year olds, but it is wonderfully written.

Absolutely delightful read! One impactful aspect of the book is its exploration of family and love, and how people from different backgrounds can develop deep, meaningful relationships and community despite their circumstances.

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Not as compelling as the first, though I enjoyed this one too. I like how, through the eyes of Crispin, readers are able to think through difficult topics—the brutality of war, love and what it means to be a family, what constitutes good and evil.

This is a continuation of the book “Crispin the Cross of the Lead” and it was a very good book and was a better book then the first one in my opinion. The only thing I can say about this book that I didn’t like was the ending but, that’s just me personally. 👍🏻

Book 2 in the Crispin series, which I've enjoyed much more than I anticipated. They are fast-paced reads about an interesting time in history - probably enjoyable for kids who like Robin Hood type stories. This one ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, I am looking forward to book 3!

series plot did not advance.