The Language of Fire by Stephanie Hemphill

Despite the impossible odds, Jehanne became a fearless warrior who has inspired generations. This extraordinary verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill dares to imagine how an ordinary girl became a great leader, and ultimately. She runs away from home, dresses in men’s clothes, and convinces an army that she will lead France to victory.Īs a girl in a man’s world, at a time when women truly had no power, Jehanne faced constant threats and violence from the men around her. 2013 More ways to shop: Find an Apple Store or. More Books by Stephanie Hemphill Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All. Through sheer determination and incredible courage, Jehanne becomes the unlikeliest of heroes. Hemphill ambitiously undertakes a fictionalized portrait of Sylvia Plath in poems, many of them inspired by Plaths own works. This extraordinary verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill dares to imagine how an ordinary girl became a great leader, and ultimately saved a nation.

She begins to understand that she has been called by God, chosen for a higher purpose-to save France. The Language of Fireis 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.

Until one day, she hears a voice call to her, telling her she is destined for important things. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Jehanne was an illiterate peasant, never quite at home among her siblings and peers. Read reviews and buy The Language of Fire - by Stephanie Hemphill (Hardcover) at Target.

The Language of Fire is 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.

The Language of Fire by Stephanie Hemphill