The language of fire : Joan of Arc reimagined
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Published
New York : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019].
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780062490117, 0062490117
Physical Desc
492 pages ; 22 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Barrington - Teen Room (Main Floor) | Y HEM | On Shelf |
Rochambeau - Young Adult | YA Fic Hemphill | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780062490117, 0062490117
Notes
Description
"A lyrical, dark, and moving look at the life of Joan of Arc, who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France. This verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill dares to imagine how an ordinary girl became a great leader, and ultimately saved a nation."--Jacket flap.
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A free-verse novel about Joan of Arc, , who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France. An illiterate peasant, Jehanne heard a voice call to her, telling her she was destined for important things. She understand that she had been called by God, chosen for a higher purpose: to save France. As a girl in a man's world, Jehanne faced constant threats and violence from the men around her., but became a fearless warrior who has inspired generations. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical fiction.
Christian saints -- Juvenile fiction.
Christian women saints -- France -- Juvenile fiction.
France -- History -- Charles VII, 1422-1461 -- Juvenile fiction.
Historical fiction.
Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453 -- Juvenile fiction.
Joan, -- of Arc, Saint, -- 1412-1431 -- Juvenile fiction.
Novels in verse.
Sex role -- Juvenile fiction.
Soldiers -- France -- Juvenile fiction.
Women soldiers -- France -- Juvenile fiction.
Young adult fiction.
Christian saints -- Juvenile fiction.
Christian women saints -- France -- Juvenile fiction.
France -- History -- Charles VII, 1422-1461 -- Juvenile fiction.
Historical fiction.
Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453 -- Juvenile fiction.
Joan, -- of Arc, Saint, -- 1412-1431 -- Juvenile fiction.
Novels in verse.
Sex role -- Juvenile fiction.
Soldiers -- France -- Juvenile fiction.
Women soldiers -- France -- Juvenile fiction.
Young adult fiction.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hemphill, S. (2019). The language of fire: Joan of Arc reimagined (First edition.). Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hemphill, Stephanie. 2019. The Language of Fire: Joan of Arc Reimagined. Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hemphill, Stephanie. The Language of Fire: Joan of Arc Reimagined Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hemphill, Stephanie. The Language of Fire: Joan of Arc Reimagined First edition., Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.
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