The Book Without Words_ A Fable of Medieval Magic - Avi [54]
And proverbs demonstrate an idea. Think about the first proverb: “A life unlived is like a book without words.” Thorston lived only to live, and Sybil is determined to live without the magic. She has seen that magic takes what it gives.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An amazingly versatile writer, Avi is the author of over fifty books for young people ranging from mystery, adventure, and fantasy to ghost stories, animal tales, and easy readers—and, of course, historical fiction. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth each garnered Avi a prestigious Newbery Honor Award from the American Library Association.
Crispin: The Cross of Lead won the 2003 Newbery Medal, the highest honor bestowed in children’s literature. Starr LaTronica, chair of the 2003 Newbery Award Selection Committee, says of this work, “Avi masterfully weaves meticulously researched period details into a story that will leave contemporary readers breathless. Vivid descriptions of the indignities of daily life and injustices of the fourteenth century immerse the reader immediately into feudal society and propel the characters through the politics that led to the Peasant Revolt of 1381. Crispin’s experiences and his relationship with Bear provide a credible, firsthand account of those turbulent times and offer an auspicious opportunity to discuss current social issues that parallel those of the plot.”
Even with all of his literary achievements, Avi remains well grounded, and his love for writing is unwavering. He offers these words of encouragement to young writers: “Listen and watch the world around you. Try to understand why things happen. Don’t be satisfied with answers others give you. Don’t assume that because everyone believes a thing that it is right. Reason things out for yourself. Work to get answers on your own. Understand why you believe things. Finally, write what you honestly feel, then learn from the criticism that will always come your way.”
AVI is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery Medal winner, Crispin: The Cross of Lead, and its sequel, Crispin: At the Edge of the World. He has won two Newbery Honors and many other awards for his fiction. Avi lives with his family in Denver.
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
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CHAPTER TWO
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CHAPTER THREE
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NOTES TO THE BOOK WITHOUT WORDS
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