- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford; First Edition edition (3 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0192754106
- ISBN-13: 978-0192754103
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 639,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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On Pauline Chandler's first novel Dark Thread: . . . elegant and well-constructed . . . Pauline Chandler's imagery is delightful (School Librarian )
Chandler has an acute ear for dialogue and a great ability to evoke the past . . . (Books for Keeps )
Chandler has an acute ear for dialogue and a great ability to evoke the past . . . (Books for Keeps )
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Epic and dramatic: the thrilling story of Marianne, Joan of Arc's most loyal and courageous friend
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Format:Paperback
This was such a well-written, engrossing story. I've had it for ages but not read it, because I knew it would be sad. But the upsetting part of the story was kept to a minimum, with most of the focus on Jehanne's cousin Mariane. Both Mariane and Jehanne are portrayed with real warmth and come to life beautifully. I loved the desciptions of Jehanne's divine inspiration and the strength it gave her to confront all the petty-minded men who were certain they knew better than a girl from the country but were utterly wrong. And the way the people of France flocked to follow her. Mariane also has a very interesting tale of her own within the story.
I highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed. I've enjoyed all of Pauline's books, but this one really stands out.
I highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed. I've enjoyed all of Pauline's books, but this one really stands out.
Format:Paperback
It was the cover picture that drew me to buy this book. I was bewitched by the girl. The story is based on the idea that Joan of Arc had a cousin who lost her voice in childhood. Together they had some great adventures. This was a few years before Joan began hearing her "voices". An inventive and heartwarming tale.
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An intriguing new spin on a classic historical story
24 Feb 2006
Format:Library Binding
Poor Mariane became mute after witnessing her mother's murder at the hands of English raiders. Left voiceless and devastated, Mariane is sent away from her Reims home by her Grandmere because it is too dangerous. She is to stay with her aunt, uncle, and cousin Jehanne. Mariane feels a close bond with her cousin, but has noticed that sometimes Jehanne acts a bit odd and appears to be talking to herself. She then finds out that Jehanne has a plan: Jehanne wants to travel to the Dauphin and convince him to rally the French to chase away the English. Jehanne claims that God has spoken to her through the saints and has asked her to become his "warrior" and "his archangel."
Mariane doesn't know what to make of her cousin's claim, but she doesn't want to be abandoned with her aunt and uncle. Plus, her Grandmere is in Reims. She insists that Jehanne takes her along on the travels.
As the adventure ensues, Mariane realizes something surprising and even more upsetting about her mother's murder. Plus, her Grandmere gives her a box that holds mysteries about her family secrets that only she can unravel.
In WARRIOR GIRL author Pauline Chandler does a good job of using two strong female characters to retell the well-known story of Joan of Arc. Young girls might especially enjoy reading about such brave female heroines.
The blur between historical fact and fiction, however, might be slightly confusing since the book doesn't clarify what is true and untrue about the story. Also, there are some unexplained French words that might cause frustration. Overall, however, WARRIOR GIRL takes a classic historical story and puts an intriguing new spin on it.
--- Reviewed by Kristi Olson
Mariane doesn't know what to make of her cousin's claim, but she doesn't want to be abandoned with her aunt and uncle. Plus, her Grandmere is in Reims. She insists that Jehanne takes her along on the travels.
As the adventure ensues, Mariane realizes something surprising and even more upsetting about her mother's murder. Plus, her Grandmere gives her a box that holds mysteries about her family secrets that only she can unravel.
In WARRIOR GIRL author Pauline Chandler does a good job of using two strong female characters to retell the well-known story of Joan of Arc. Young girls might especially enjoy reading about such brave female heroines.
The blur between historical fact and fiction, however, might be slightly confusing since the book doesn't clarify what is true and untrue about the story. Also, there are some unexplained French words that might cause frustration. Overall, however, WARRIOR GIRL takes a classic historical story and puts an intriguing new spin on it.
--- Reviewed by Kristi Olson
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
AMAZING BOOK
20 Mar 2006
Format:Hardcover
Warrior Girl is an heart-stopping retelling of the story of St.Joan of Arc. Instead of writing the story from Jehanne's (St.Joan of Arc )point of view , the auothor uses Jehanne's cousin , Mariane De Courcey's point of view . This story also tells that men aren't the only brave soldiers out there . Girls are soldiers as well . It is such a heart-stopping tale of bravery that I was quite sad when Jehanne died but realized she died saving her beloved country , France . This story shows that the story of St.Joan of Arc is a story of betrayal , bravery and battle . This story shows that girls are soldiers as well .
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