Synopses & Reviews
Over 500 years ago, on a bright summer's day in the French village of Arc, a young farmer's daughter heard voices -- the Voices of Heaven -- speaking to her. She was not afraid. They told her she must save the besieged city of Orleans from the English, and take her King to be crowned at Rheims. Joan cut her hair (she could travel more safely as a boy than as a girl) and courageously set off to accomplish her mission. Into battle she charged, with a French army behind her, and blazing forward on her horse, terrified the English into retreat. Afterward, Joan successfully delivered the King to Rheims to be crowned. Brave, loyal Joan was a heroine and savior to the entire country. Despite warnings from the Voices, Joan accompanied the army into battle again, at Compiegne. Joan was taken captive, imprisoned, and given up by the very King she saved. Tried, convicted as a heretic, and sentenced to death, Joan never lost her faith, and was visited by angels who comforted her in her final hours. Joan was burned at the stake, her ashes scattered in the river. "But that was not the end. A saint is like a star. A star and a saint shine forever".
Synopsis
Joan was an innocent French farm girl of thirteen when heavenly voices called to her and gave her the courage to fight for her king. She would leave her home, cut her hair and dress like a man, and journey far and wide to fight for her noble cause. But even after Joan was captured and about to be put to death by her enemies, she remained true to her beliefs and died holding on to a simple cross. She would later become one of the most revered of all saints and a heroine to young and old alike. This is the enthralling true story of Joan of Arc told by gifted storyteller Josephine Poole and magnificently illustrated by award-winning artist Angela Barrett in what is sure to be one of the finest, most beautiful picture books of the year. Included are end-paper maps and a chronology of events for readers to follow Joan on her quest.
Synopsis
First published in 1998, this ALA Notable Children's Book and "Booklist" Editor's Choice tells the enthralling, true story of Joan of Arc, as presented in the voice of a gifted storyteller. Accompanied by sumptuous illustrations. Full color.
About the Author
Josephine Poole and Angela Barrett also collaborated on Knopf's highly successful edition of
Snow White.
From the Trade Paperback edition.