Despite the impossible odds, Jehanne became a fearless warrior who has inspired generations. The Language of Fire by Stephanie Hemphill is this dark, moving, lyrical novel in verse that we can’t quite get over. 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.

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. Show more Genres Historical FictionPoetryYoung AdultHistoricalRetellings FictionFeminism. 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.

Jehanne was an illiterate peasant, never quite at home among her siblings and peers. 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. The Language of Fireis 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.

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. by Stephanie Hemphill RELEASE DATE: JIn this superbly wrought fictionalized account of the Salem Witch Trials, Printz Honor winner Hemphill offers a fresh perspective on an oft-told tale by providing lesser-known Salem accusers with a variety of compelling motivations that will resonate deeply with contemporary teens.