One of history's greatest saints, and an enduring symbol of French unity and nationalism, Joan of Arc, a peasant girl living in medieval France, believed that God had chosen her to lead France to victory in its long-running war with England. With no military training, Joan convinced the embattled cr
Sparrow: The True Story of Joan of Arc
โ Scribed by Morpurgo, Michael
- Book ID
- 107808073
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 971 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780007465958
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โฆ Synopsis
Eloise has always loved Joan of Arc. Noble, honest and brave, she was everything Eloise wishes to be. And on a bright sunny day in Orleans, Eloise has a very special daydream...
A superb re-imagining of Joan of Arc by master storyteller and author of War Horse.
"There was only one creature on this earth who really knew Joan. He was a sparrow, just an ordinary sparrow...He was her best friend on this earth, maybe her only friend, too."
A young girl faces an impossible task -- to save her beloved France from tyrants. To free her country, Joan will lose everyone she has ever loved. But she listens to her heart and believes in her calling.
Through patience, perseverance and unbreakable spirit, Joan of Arc leads armies to victory and finds the strength to face the cruellest of destinies.
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Come on a whirlwind ride across time and place with one of the most recognizable figures of Western history โ Joan of Arc.We all know of her, but few know the details of her life. Travel back in time with The Maid, in a series of imaginary interviews conducted by the author. Join her journey from sh