Crispin: The End of Time facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Avi (or Edward Irving Wortis) |
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| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Series | Avi's Crispin |
| Genre | Children's, Historical novel |
| Publisher | Balzer + Bray |
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Publication date
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September 2010 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 240pp |
| ISBN | 0061740802 |
| Preceded by | Crispin: At the Edge of the World |
Crispin: The End of Time is an exciting adventure novel written by Edward Irving Wortis. It was released in 2010. This book is the third and final part of the popular Crispin series. It continues the story from the previous book, Crispin: At the Edge of the World.
What Happens in the Story?
After a sad event, Crispin and his friend Troth are traveling through France. They dream of reaching a faraway place called Iceland. They are very hungry and tired. Luckily, they find a safe place at a convent. Here, they meet some sick nuns. Troth has a special ability to help people. She uses her skills to make the nuns feel better. Because of this, Troth decides to stay at the convent as a healer.
Crispin must now continue his journey alone. Deep in the woods, he meets a group of five travelers. They are a family of musicians, called minstrels. They are on their way to a wedding in Calais. They invite Crispin to join them. Crispin soon realizes that these minstrels are not what they seem. They are actually planning to steal from the wedding guests! The book tells the exciting story of how Crispin manages to escape from these dangerous people.
Meet the Characters
- Owen – Owen is a young boy who has been forced to work for the thieves. He has a clever monkey named Schim. Crispin feels sorry for Owen. He promises to help Owen escape and take him to Iceland.
- Crispin – Crispin is the main character of the story. He is a brave 13-year-old boy. He comes from a small village in England. The story takes place in the year 1377. Crispin is known for being very courageous.
- Troth – Troth is a kind girl who travels with Crispin. She has a cleft lip. The word "troth" means to promise to be loyal and faithful.
- Elana – Elana is the mother of the four thieves. She is also their leader.
