AdventureMiddle Grade
A 13-year-old orphan flees persecution in medieval England with only his mother's cross of lead, facing danger and uncovering secrets.
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A 13-year-old orphan flees persecution in medieval England with only his mother's cross of lead, facing danger and uncovering secrets.
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H "Avi's plot is engineered for maximum thrills, with twists, turns, and treachery aplenty. . . . A page-turner to delight Avi's fans, it will leave readers hoping for a sequel."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) H " . . . [T]he book is a page-turner from beginning to end . . . [A] meticulously crafted story, full of adventure, mystery, and action." -School Library Journal (starred review) "Historical fiction at its finest."-VOYA
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Priest's throat slit; hanging, impalement, and animal torture shown
Profanity
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No strong language depicted
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted
Religious content
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Catholic faith, clergy, and a lead cross central to plot and identity
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Feudal hierarchy, serfdom, and political conspiracy as recurring themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Serfdom cruelty, orphan mistreatment, animal torture; child hunted to kill
Other
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