Avi

b. 1937

1 series 14 books in order 12 standalone books

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.

Born: 1937
Known for: Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Series by Avi

Crispin: The Cross of Lead

2 books in order · 2006–2010

Crispin: At the Edge of the World

2006 · Avi

Crispin: At the Edge of the World is a 2006 novel by Edward Irving Wortis, known as Avi. It is the second book of the Crispin trilogy, serving as a…
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Crispin: The End of Time

2010 · Avi

Crispin: The End of Time is a novel by Avi (Edward Irving Wortis), released in 2010 as a sequel to his 2006 novel Crispin: At the Edge of the World.…
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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Avi written?

We list 14 books by Avi across 1 series, published between 1979–2010 — 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.

Where can I buy Avi's books?

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