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Crispin: The Cross of Lead

by Avi

Newbery Medal · 2003 · Winner
Children'sISBN 9780786255016

Award History

AwardYearStatus
Newbery Medal2003Winner

About the Author

AviAmerican

Edward Irving Wortis (born 1937), better known by his pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature who has written over 80 books across genres like historical fiction, fantasy, and mystery. He is most notable for Crispin: The Cross of Lead (Newbery Medal 2003), The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, and Nothing but the Truth (both Newbery Honors).

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