![]() ![]() Despite the impossible odds, Jehanne became a fearless warrior who has inspired generations. 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. ![]() Through sheer determination and incredible courage, Jehanne becomes the unlikeliest of heroes. 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. She begins to understand that she has been called by God, chosen for a higher purpose-to save France. Until one day, she hears a voice call to her, telling her she is destined for important things. ![]() Jehanne was an illiterate peasant, never quite at home among her siblings and peers. 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. 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. ![]()
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