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Avi

b. 1937

1 series 3 books in order 1 standalone book

Avi is the pen name of Edward Irving Wortis (born 1937), an American author of young adult and children's literature. He won the Newbery Medal in 2003 for Crispin: The Cross of Lead and was a runner-up for the medal in 1991 and 1992. Our catalog credits him with books in the Crispin series, including Crispin: At the Edge of the World and Crispin: The End of Time. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1937
Known for
Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Series by Avi

Crispin: The Cross of Lead

2 books in order · 2006–2010

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Avi written?

We list 3 books by Avi across 1 series, published between 2006–2015 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Avi's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Crispin: At the Edge of the World.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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