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"Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years' War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine"--OCLC.

"Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc's life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), [this book] offers a . . . perspective on . . . [this] young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired"--Provided by publisher.

Dramatizes the trial, burning at the stake, and canonization of Joan of Arc; and includes an introduction to the play as well as commentary on the life of Joan of Arc.

This title introduces readers to Joan of Arc and how she became a 'shero' to help deliver France from English domination.

An animated account of the life of Joan of Arc, a sixteen-year-old girl who rallied the French troops in 1429 to defeat English invaders at the city of Orleans, and who was later captured and burned as a witch.

"Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc's life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), [this book] offers a . . . perspective on . . . [this] young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of Joan of Arc, who helped to lead the French army against England during the One Hundred Years War and who eventually became a saint.

Students will discover the historical backdrop of the time in which Joan of Arc led the French army to victory, and will look at her continued prominence as both a religious and historical figure.

A gripping and powerful story of Joan of Arc's short but inspirational life fighting for freedom during the One Hundred Years War between France and England.