* Joan of Arc    Josephine Poole   illus: Angela Barrett  1998

Joan of Arc is an amazing tale of female heroism  and faith.  It is an excellent tale about standing up for what is right and not being afraid of who you are.  Joan of arc is the story of a young woman who is contacted by GOD and angels to fight for France and keep them from English rule.  She dressed as a man and created an army to defend the kingdom, and is considered a martyr for fighting for her kingdom and listening to the voices of God.  This is a great story with great background.  It is best suited for older students who understand what religion is, what martyrs are and why Joan of Arc had to be killed.  This is an amazing non fiction story.