Joan of Arc Author:Josephine Poole 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 tru... more »e 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.« less