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Published
2019
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Subgenre
Historical
ISBN
9780062490131
Section
Young Adult

The Language of Fire

Stephanie Hemphill

A dark, lyrical account of Joan of Arc, the peasant girl who heard voices, led an army and helped crown a king.

  • NCTE Notable Verse Novel 2020
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Themes

Real lives & historyWar & conflictIdentity

Mood

Feels dark, inspiring.

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