Crispin by Avi is a great novel because it has lots of cliff hangers and makes you want to read more. This novel involves a lot of mystery and drama. It should also be recommended to people who enjoy the Middle Ages. The plot of the story and characters are excellent. Each character holds an important role. Some of these characters can leave suspicion and some can be trusted. The characters make decisions that can affect their lives forever. In conclusion, this is a great novel and should be recommended because it is a dramatizing story that can make you shocked and maybe even cry.