Michael Morpurgo

Age: 9+

Published: March 2012

ISBN: 9780007465958

Format: Paperback

Eloise has always loved Joan of Arc. Noble, honest and brave, she was everything Eloise wishes to be. And on a bright sunny day in Orleans, Eloise has a very special daydream…

A superb re-imagining of Joan of Arc by master storyteller and author of War Horse.

“There was only one creature on this earth who really knew Joan. He was a sparrow, just an ordinary sparrow…He was her best friend on this earth, maybe her only friend, too.”

A young girl faces an impossible task – to save her beloved France from tyrants. To free her country, Joan will lose everyone she has ever loved. But she listens to her heart and believes in her calling.

Through patience, perseverance and unbreakable spirit, Joan of Arc leads armies to victory and finds the strength to face the cruellest of destinies.

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Didi says:

Good for younge readers

Bl says:

MaisyLion59 says:

Oh, I just finished this! It's an amazing true story, so well written, but very sad!

KMK says:

Sparrow was an amazing book. I knew little of the life of Joan of Arc and after reading this i feel as if i know her. Even though i was curled up in my bed at home I felt like I was right there with Joan. i cried the night in my bed while reading about how Joan died . From beginning to end it was a joy to read . it was beautifully written i think Micheal Morpurgo is a very talented writer and some day i wish i could write as amazing as him. So on that note i would like to congratulate Micheal Morpurgo on writing this masterpiece.

:)smiley girl says:

The best book I've read this year

I bought this book when I was told that I needed to write an essay for my English class(I'm in Set 1, the top set) and after my teacher read my essay she went out and bought the book

beth20 says:

Her life, although short, was spetacular, her strenght, moral and belief may though this book show values so important nowadays. Go on Michael continue to surprise our youth.

FLI says:

Sparrow really reveals the life of Joan. It is a unique biography and is a book which will stay with you in whatever you do.

CookieMonster says:

I borrowed it from my public library. I was amazed as I had never read about Joan of Arc before and it truly made me open my eyes to the torture she faced. And it was amazing how Morpugo had two stories in there. Parallel plots running alongside each other. It has to be my favourite.