Joan of Arc

Joan of ArcAgainst the fascinating tapestry of Frances history during the Hundred Years' War, Diane Stanley unfolds the story of the simple thirteen year old village girl who in Just a few years would lead France to independence from English rule, and thus become a symbol of France's national pride. It is a story of vision and bravery, fierce determination, and tragic martyrdom. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling,

Against the fascinating tapestry of Frances history during the Hundred Years' War, Diane Stanley unfolds the story of the simple thirteen-year-old village girl who in Just a few years would lead France to independence from English rule, and thus become a symbol of France's national pride. It is a story of vision and bravery, fierce determination, and tragic martyrdom. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Diane Stanley's extraordinary gift to present historical information in an accessible and child-friendly format has never been more impressive, nor her skillful, beautifully realized illustrations (here imitating medieval illuminated manuscripts) more exquisite.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/05/2002
ISBN: 9780064437486
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 10.98h x 9.23w x 0.19d

Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 01/07/2002 pg. 66
Publishers Weekly 01/07/2002

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 32565 / Joan of Arc
Reading Level: 6.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1