Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid

A quiet village on the banks of a gentle stream becomes the backdrop for a remarkable girl's first steps toward destiny. At twelve, Jeanne—bright‑eyed, quick‑moving, and full of laughter—finds herself drawn to the ancient oak beside the “Fountain of the Fairies,” where whispered legends stir her imagination. When a sudden, vivid vision urges her to take up arms for France, the ordinary world of Domremy begins to feel suddenly too small.

The narrative follows Jeanne as she listens to the stories of traveling knights, feels the weight of a growing purpose, and confronts a decision that will launch her from pastoral life into a campaign of faith and courage. Through simple, engaging language, the book paints her fierce determination and the kindness that fuels it, inviting young listeners to share in the early, hopeful moments of a legend who would become the Warrior Maid.