Crispin: The End of Time is a novel released in 2010 by Edward Irving Wortis

Edward Irving Wortis

Edward Irving Wortis , better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He is a winner of both the Newbery Honor and Newbery Medal.- Biography :...

. It is the third and final book in the Crispin trilogy, following Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Crispin: The Cross of Lead is a 2002 children's novel written by Avi. It was the winner of the 2003 Newbery Medal. Its sequel, Crispin: At the Edge of the World, was released in 2006...

 and Crispin: At the Edge of the World

Crispin: At the Edge of the World

Crispin: At The Edge of the World is a novel released in 2006 by Edward Irving Wortis, serving as a sequel to his 2003 Newbery Medal award winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. Crispin: At The Edge of the World was an ALA notable in 2007...

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Plot Summary

After Bear's death, Crispin and Troth are stuck in France's rural areas. Neither of them speak French or know anybody. They have little hope. They know their only chance is to somehow reach Iceland and live under the rule of no kings or lords. The journey to freedom is tough. Crispin is terrified and doesn't know if he can survive without Bear. He must decide what freedom truly is, why he wants it so much, and if it's worth the long journey of death and betrayal. Unfortunately, Crispin ends up letting go of his beloved friend Troth to a convent who wants a healer. But, he meets a new companion named Owen after falling for thieves mimicking musicians. Together, they escape from the thieves. Then, they meet fishermen who are from Iceland. Finally, they travel with them to Iceland. So Crispin's journey is finally complete.

Critical Response

Crispin: The End of Time received generally positive reviews from most critics. But, most critics agreed it wasn't as action packed and fun to read as the first two novels of the Crispin trilogy.