Crispin: At the Edge of the World

This is an okay book written by Avi. The young orphan Crispin and his gentle, red-bearded protector Bear continue their adventures in 14th-century England. Crispin and Bear are finally free to live their lives as they choose. But they soon find that they are being hunted by members of a secret society who believe Bear is a spy. When Bear is severely wounded, Crispin must make some tough decisions, such as deciding to allow an old woman who seems like a witch and her young assistant with a speech impediment, to provide them protection. But when something goes horribly wrong in a nearby village, they must flee for their lives. This is the second book in the trilogy.