Joan of Arc
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In 15th century France, a young peasant girl faces an overwhelming task: to save her beloved France from tyrants and restore the rightful king to the throne. To free her country Joan must leave behind everyone she has ever loved, apart from her faithful sparrow, Belami. But with huge bravery and fierce determination, she follows her calling and is finally granted permission to ride fearlessly into battle, leading the French army against the enemy.Many years later, a lonely girl called Eloise has a very special dream about her heroine, Joan of Arc.In this moving account by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, Joan of Arc’s extraordinary story is brought to life as never before. In collaboration with the celebrated illustrator Michael Foreman, whose art soars from the page, this true tale of a young girl whose courage and perseverance won her a place as the bravest woman in history combines contemporary relevance with dramatic excitement from beginning to end.
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael Morpurgo
EAN: 9781786750495
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 235 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Palazzo Editions Ltd
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GENRE: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Classics
WIDTH: 195 cm
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Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
"Morpurgo is an accomplished writer and storyteller . . . Foreman's dramatic, sweeping watercolor illustrations in shades of blue, gold, and earth tones mark the high points of the plot with full-page visual representations." --School Library Journal
Michael Morpurgo, OBE, is one of Britain’s best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award.Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s best-loved illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children’s books, and has collaborated with many great authors including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.
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In 15th century France, a young peasant girl faces an overwhelming task: to save her beloved France from tyrants and restore the rightful king to the throne. To free her country Joan must leave behind everyone she has ever loved, apart from her faithful sparrow, Belami. But with huge bravery and fierce determination, she follows her calling and is finally granted permission to ride fearlessly into battle, leading the French army against the enemy.Many years later, a lonely girl called Eloise has a very special dream about her heroine, Joan of Arc.In this moving account by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, Joan of Arc’s extraordinary story is brought to life as never before. In collaboration with the celebrated illustrator Michael Foreman, whose art soars from the page, this true tale of a young girl whose courage and perseverance won her a place as the bravest woman in history combines contemporary relevance with dramatic excitement from beginning to end.
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael Morpurgo
EAN: 9781786750495
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES:
WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 235 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Palazzo Editions Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Classics
WIDTH: 195 cm
SPINE:
Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Michael Morpurgo, OBE, is one of Britain’s best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award.Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s best-loved illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children’s books, and has collaborated with many great authors including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.
