Crispin By Avi Becky. Becky's Book Review. 22 April February 2010 < by-avi.html>. Becky's Book Review.

Author AVI (Edward Irving Wortis)‏ Nickname from his sister Used this nickname because his family discouraged him from being a writer John Newbery Medal (Crispin and six other books)‏ unlisted, unlisted. "AVI." Infoplease Who2?, Web. 18 Feb "John Newbery medal." ALA. Web. 18 Feb

Summary England, A.D “(“In the midst of life comes death.” How often did our village priest preach those words. Yet I have also heard that “in the midst of death comes life.” If this be a riddle, so was my life.)” (Avi, Avi. Crispin. Scholastic, Print. )‏ For Crispin, his adventure starts with his mother funeral and has no name. He was called “Asta's son” and fled from his town to escape John Aycliffe. John Aycliffe was in charge when owner of the manor was gone. So his job was to make sure everyone is working. Life is not too great for Crispin being a peasant and not even having a real name or at least not yet. On his travels he is declared a “wolfs head” and is now a wanted criminal for a crime he never committed.

Summary On his travels he meets a man named Bear who is a traveling performer who takes care of him. They travel to many different towns where the effects of the middle ages and the plague are taking a toll. Crispin becomes Bears servant. They end up traveling to Great Wexly, which bear had been before. They walk into the Green Man Tavern. Bear is apart of a rebellion to the system and is trying to free everyone from slavery. This gets him arrested later on where Crispin goes in after him to save him. Bear has stand off with John Aycliffe, winning they exit the city and from then on Crispin had his freedom and his name.

Protagonist Crispin —the main character Asta—Crispin’s mother Father Quinel—the priest Bear-traveling juggler who is planning a revolt on the kingdom and becomes a mentor to crispin.

Antagonist John Aycliffe—the steward Lord Furnival- The lord of the land and Crispins father. Lady Furnival- greedy wife of Furnival and wants all his children to “Dissapear” so she can keep all the wealth.

Middle ages Plague (Swine flu)‏ Death Born into your class Dark time in history Time of religion Wallace, Susan. "Exploring the middle ages." Moslty medevil. december Susan Wallace, Web. 28 Feb

Feudalism Slavery restrictions not listed, victoria. "social classes." wikispace. 10, 29, victoria, Web. 28 Feb (both pictures)‏

Freedom Definition of freedom-the power to determine action without restraint (not listed,. "dictionary." Dictonary.com Random House Inc., Web. 28 Feb )‏ Breaking free from what holds you down – Comes in many forms like:Slavery Control Disability Regular issues (people telling you no)Addiction "dyslexia." Reading Rockets. Web. 28 Feb

Revolt Rebellions, Pursuit of freedom Si vis pacem, para bellum- “If you want peace, prepare for war.” from Flavius Vegetius Renatus circa 375 AD. "Userx0123's profile." InterPals penpals. February 26, interpals penpals, Web. 28 Feb Roosevelt said, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face in marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming”. (not listed,. "Quotations." About Theodor Roosevelt. February The Theodore Roosevelt Association, Web. 28 Feb )‏

Conclusion What was the purpose of this? Freedom is not easy but achievable In the book Crispin has to fight for his own name We all can achieve more if we go for it This social issue can be overlooked but is common

Bibliography Becky. Becky's Book Review. 22 April February Becky. Becky's Book Review. 22 April February Becky's Book Review. unlisted, unlisted. "AVI." Infoplease Who2?, Web. 18 Feb "John Newbery medal." ALA. Web. 18 Feb Avi, Avi. Crispin. Scholastic, Print. not listed, victoria. "social classes." wikispace. 10, 29, victoria, Web. 28 Feb "dyslexia." Reading Rockets. Web. 28 Feb not listed,. "dictionary." Dictonary.com Random House Inc., Web. 28 Feb not listed,. "Quotations." About Theodor Roosevelt. February The Theodore Roosevelt Association, Web. 28 Feb "Userx0123's profile." InterPals penpals. February 26, interpals penpals, Web. 28 Feb Wallace, Susan. "Exploring the middle ages." Moslty medevil. december Susan Wallace, Web. 28 Feb