The End of the Beginning (7 page)

Edward thought for a long time. Then he said, "You're right. That's the
only
way to go."

The End
(of the Beginning)

AVI has written many acclaimed novels for middle grade and teen readers, including his Newbery Medal–winning
Crispin: The Cross of Lead
and his two Newbery Honor Books,
Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel
and
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.
He lives in Denver, Colorado.

Jacket illustrations copyright © 2004 by Tricia Tusa
Jacket design by Kelly Eismann

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