Joan of Arc (Step into Reading) - Softcover

Corey, Shana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0375806202 ISBN 13: 9780375806209

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2003

Synopsis

A lovely beginning reader that brings the story of Joan of Arc to life, from her simple childhood to her tragic end. Sensitively and dramatically told, this book is a wonderful introduction to what has become a classic tale.

About this title

From Booklist:

Gr. 2-3. Part of the Step into Reading series, this picture-book biography will hold newly independent readers with the exciting action about Joan, a young farm girl who listened to the voices sent by God, led her country into victory in battle, was burned at the stake by her enemies, and was named a saint 500 years after she died. That's a lot of history to fit into a short book, and the narrative's switch back and forth in time may be confusing for less skilled readers. But the heroic story makes a great read, even for older-elementary students, and Andreasen's active line-and-wash illustrations capture both the battle hero on horseback and the child alone. REVWR
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About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0375806202
• ISBN 13: 9780375806209
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Andreasen Dan