Overview
Acclaimed graphic-novel creators Tony Lee and Sam Hart present a dynamic retelling of the heroic and tragic tale of Joan of Arc. It is 1424. France and England have been fighting for more than a hundred years, and Jehanne D’Arc experiences her first saintly vision. Even her parents think she's delirious—until her next vision allows them to save the village. From a small town to the besieged city of Orleans and on to the cathedral of Reims, Joan follows her faith and leads the French to victory after victory. But not everyone believes in the divine voices she hears. Some call her a heretic and want her burned at the stake. From the creators of Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood and Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur comes a visually striking, action-packed story of a young woman facing the men who lead her country, her enemies’ deadly arrows, and her own fears, to become a heroine whose name would be remembered for centuries to come.
Full Product Details
Author: Tony Lee ,
Sam Hart
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.516kg
ISBN: 9780763676131
ISBN 10: 0763676136
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 29 September 2015
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Striking visuals augment an already-captivating tale. Kirkus Reviews
Striking visuals augment an already-captivating tale. --Kirkus Reviews The illustrations are dynamic, evoking the look of superhero comics and conveying, along with the text, Joan s courage and heroism. Comic book fans and those interested in history will appreciate this work, which could complement a history curricula. This graphic novel is a fitting companion to Lee and Hart s other historical works Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur (2007) and Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood (2009, both Candlewick). An enlightening and accessible account of the life and death of Joan of Arc. School Library Journal (starred review) This book reads like a heroic adventure and will appeal to any middle- or high-school student who likes historical fiction or military fiction, or anyone eager to read about a heroic young woman who truly made a difference. Booklist Striking visuals augment an already-captivating tale. Kirkus Reviews Historical context is worked in effortlessly through both the illustrations and effective dialogue; text passages of philosophical, religious, political, and personal musings make Joan human rather than merely a historical cipher...Historical fiction buffs, even if they don t normally grab graphic novels, will find this an impressive mix of truth and emotion. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Author Information
Tony Lee is a prolific comic-book writer who has worked on X-Men, Doctor Who, and Starship Troopers and is the author of Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood and Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur. He has also written for radio, television, and newspapers. Tony Lee lives in England. Sam Hart is a comic-book illustrator who has worked on Starship Troopers, Judge Dredd, and Brothers: The Fall of Lucifer. He is also the illustrator of Tony Lee’s Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood and Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur. Sam Hart lives in Brazil.
