In "The Children's Crusade" by Neil Gaiman, readers are introduced to a captivating tale that intertwines fantasy and reality. The story centers around a group of children who, in a quest for adventure and a sense of purpose, embark on a journey reminiscent of the historical Children’s Crusade. As they navigate the complexities of friendship, fear, and belief, they encounter strange and magical occurrences that challenge their understanding of the world. Gaiman weaves together themes of innocence, bravery, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, crafting a poignant narrative that reflects on the power of imagination and the struggles of childhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Books Of Magic .

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Neil Gaiman won both Newbery and Carnegie Medals for The Graveyard Book. Coraline was made into an Academy award-nominated film. He has also won the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award. Carla Jablonski is a novelist, performer, and playwright. Her most recent books Thicker than Water and Silent Echoes were selected for the New York Public Libraries "Books for the Teen Age" list.