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Joan of Arc
A biography about the young French woman who, inspired by voices, led the French army to victory over the English, was burned at the stake for witchcraft, and eventually was declared a saint.
43 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2003
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February 25, 2024
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Joan of Arc is a children’s picture book biography in the Step Into Reading series of early readers. Rated at a Step 4, it’s recommended for students in Grades 2-3 who are ready for short paragraphs and more challenging vocabulary. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc and how she went from a simple farm girl to become a strong leader and soldier, fighting for France against England and Burgundy. Joan began hearing voices that she believed were God speaking to her when she was a girl and eventually convinced the Prince that she was sent by God to save France. She led troops into many battles over the next year and a half, but was eventually captured and sold to the English who put her on trial for witchcraft and burned her at the stake. However, her legend lived on and she eventually became lauded as a saint by the Catholic Church.
I thought this was a pretty good biography of the legendary Joan of Arc. I knew all the basics of her story, but there were a few things covered in the book that I either didn’t know or had forgotten, so I did learn something from it. I always count that in a children’s book’s favor if I, as an adult, can pick up something new from it. However, there were a few places where I had questions and felt that more information might have been helpful, even though I do recognize that this is a kid’s early reader that probably had to be kept at a certain length. The illustrations were well-done and complemented the story nicely. I like that there were banners every couple of pages or so that documented dates and places where the events were occurring. Overall, this was a respectable entry into the historical biographies for children genre that I think could appeal to both boys and girls with its adventurous story and encourage young readers to learn about this inspiring young woman and a little of the history of France.
Joan of Arc is a children’s picture book biography in the Step Into Reading series of early readers. Rated at a Step 4, it’s recommended for students in Grades 2-3 who are ready for short paragraphs and more challenging vocabulary. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc and how she went from a simple farm girl to become a strong leader and soldier, fighting for France against England and Burgundy. Joan began hearing voices that she believed were God speaking to her when she was a girl and eventually convinced the Prince that she was sent by God to save France. She led troops into many battles over the next year and a half, but was eventually captured and sold to the English who put her on trial for witchcraft and burned her at the stake. However, her legend lived on and she eventually became lauded as a saint by the Catholic Church.
I thought this was a pretty good biography of the legendary Joan of Arc. I knew all the basics of her story, but there were a few things covered in the book that I either didn’t know or had forgotten, so I did learn something from it. I always count that in a children’s book’s favor if I, as an adult, can pick up something new from it. However, there were a few places where I had questions and felt that more information might have been helpful, even though I do recognize that this is a kid’s early reader that probably had to be kept at a certain length. The illustrations were well-done and complemented the story nicely. I like that there were banners every couple of pages or so that documented dates and places where the events were occurring. Overall, this was a respectable entry into the historical biographies for children genre that I think could appeal to both boys and girls with its adventurous story and encourage young readers to learn about this inspiring young woman and a little of the history of France.
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June 19, 2022Joan of Arc is another good simple, I Can Read book for children. This story is full of information that uses words and illustration to help children understand. The book would be great to use in classroom for a project because students could read it on their own and use the information to create something. I think the books would be great to use in a upper elementary or older.
September 23, 2024
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.
January 3, 2012
the watercolors by Dan Andreasen are beautiful! this is art. reminds me of trina schart hyman, but w/subtler colors and softer blacks. and i learned some things about Joan i didn't know. great, short intro to her that just happens to be for kids.
March 24, 2015
This is a nice little non-fiction read for students a bit more confident with their reading skills but not yet ready to leave the comfortable realm of picture books. Children covering the middle ages can use this as an addition resource or just for an entertaining and informative read.
January 19, 2016
Jacob read for his 15min read-a-loud January challenge. Good book, had some hard French and other words in it but it was great because he was able to learn that when a book shows this..Burgundians (bur -GUN-dee-unz), it is helping you to pronounce the word...krb 1/1/16
August 2, 2009
Joan of Arc was an amazing girl. She had a really hard life but she kept on believing in what she had to do.
I really, really totally liked it.
I really, really totally liked it.
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