This is a book I read for the kids' school library (all books have to be reviewed by parents before going on the shelf), so it's really geared for kids in the upper elementary grades through junior high. Personally, I've found books like this can be a great way to get an overview of something (or someone) I'm not familiar with. I knew just the tiniest bit about Joan of Arc, so I wanted to know more, but I wasn't interested enough to check out a full 300+ page adult book on the subject. (This one was just 130 pages.) It had plenty of artwork, pictures, and maps, and a clear and compelling narrative voice. I appreciated the simplified overview of the rift between France and England at that time, as well as the straightforward way the religious aspects of her story were told. All in all, this book really brought the story to life for me. I was absolutely fascinated by this woman (well, girl really). Regardless of what people think about her hearing "voices," her story is simply amazing. It makes me want to browse the history section the next time I go to the library, and look for a good "kid's" book on an interesting subject. If you're interested in Joan of Arc, I recommend this one
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I seem to be flooded with good book recommendations. When I finish with all the fantasy stuff I've been reading, I'll have to try that out. I know very little regarding Joan of Arc, but based on that knowledge, I'm interested to know more.
Kids books are the way to go for me. I need everything dumbed down a little to keep my interest. Whenever I teach a lesson at church I always search the Friend on the subject, because they teach things so simple and straight forward.
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