He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name — Crisping — only intensified the mystery. Then Crisping met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. They set off to live their lives as free men, but along the way become entangled with extraordinary people, each of whom affects the journey in unexpected ways. In this riveting sequel to the Newberry-Award-winning “Crispin: The Cross of Lead,” the second book in a planned trilogy, author Avi explores the themes of war, religion and family. (Read Review)