This was another suspenseful Crispin novel, with an historic atmosphere and a cliffhanger ending. I loved some of the themes explored throughout and our new character Owen. I understand why Avi chose to end the series more open-ended, but I was hoping for more closure after three books.

Solid series for middle grade medieval studies.

This was a quick read, I enjoyed it, although the first book in the series is definitely the best. The end was satisfactory, but I think Avi could definitely continue writing about this character, I want to know more about what happens to him.

This is the last of a trilogy of books and I liked this better than the 2nd but not near as much as the first. The first one is the best of the bunch by far and in reality, it didn't really need sequels to them. Avi is a good writer for youth. His books are often set in true historical settings with the story matching the times. Quick reads but good clean books.

Poor Crispin is forced to deal with even more troubles in the finale installment in Avi's series.

This was another suspenseful Crispin novel, with an historic atmosphere and a cliffhanger ending. I loved some of the themes explored throughout and our new character Owen. I understand why Avi chose to end the series more open-ended, but I was hoping for more closure after three books.

A solid end to the trilogy...

Works on its own though I have no doubt it's written to be read as part of the series. A good children's novel, rich in historical detail without using that as an excuse for sexism or other offensive tropes. Good building of empathy for characters (e.g. the unnamed bride).

There's little moral complexity and on the whole what you see with characters is what you get- with possibly one exception. The book manages to have adventures and show hardship without becoming a bleak or depressing read, it's well paced and I am left thinking I would possibly read this author again.

I wonder if Avi ended up writing one set in Iceland too (will check that)