The book Crispin: The Cross of Lead, written by Avi, falls into the genre of young adult fiction.
Set in the late 14th century, the book is about a thirteen year old boy who is accused of a crime he did not commit. All his life, he has simply been called, "Asta's son," but on his journey to safety from those who might persecute him, he learns his real name-- Crispin. Along the way, Crispin meets and befriends a man called Bear, who has a good heart despite being rough in appearance.
The book has lots of accurate historical details about life during the Medieval Period. In this time, the feudal system was prevalent, and much of the story deals with the peasant boy Crispin being underfoot of the wealthy Lord of the Manor he works for. Author Avi is known for weaving tales rich in historical detail- perhaps this is why you wondered if it was a nonfiction story!
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