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** Author: ** AVI

** Title: ** "CRISPIN: At the Edge of the WORLD."

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 * Copyright: ** 2006, Hyperion Books for Children: New York.
 * Genre: ** Historical Fiction.
 * Synopsis: ** This is actually a sequal to " **//CRISPIN: The Cross of Lead//** " and the continuing adventures of our main character Crispin and his Main Man, Ace-Boom-Coon, **BEAR** ! They are living in the 14th Century (1377) in Medevel, Merry Ole England!! They are a music and dance duo where Crispin plays the recorder (or flute) and Bear is a juggler who dances. They are consistently getting out of and into trouble throughout, which adds to the suspense, the adventure, the fun, and the serious sorrow. Historically authentic during this feudal period with Serfs, Noblemen, and Soldiers; Christianity and Paganism, with a touch of mysticism, black magic, and of course superstitious beliefs. Outstanding descriptions by the Author and a fantastic sea STORM!!
 * Target Audience: ** Middle School through Early High School.
 * Reading Level: ** 10th grade plus/Ages 9 - 12.
 * Five Ideas: ** 1) As part of Medevel, European History lessons; 2) Discussion of the Feudal system; 3) Good for discussion of the serious consequences from superstitions (or vicious rumors) and how people TODAY are still affected by them; 4) How many students have ever been on a boat or out to sea?:5) Perhaps even a lesson on metaphors and descriptive phrases. 6) Interesting vocabulary terms like "Brigands" (page 189), "Crenellated (194), "Rampart" (194), "Keep" (194), "Corbel" (194) "Alcove" (217), "Nave" (217).