The Loire

Joan of Arc – her youth in a country village, the great siege of Orleans (the English are sent packing), miraculous victories in the Loire. Richly illustrated in the style of medieval manuscripts. (Picture book)

Illustrated biography of Joan of Arc. As as teenager, she had a religious vision that she must save France. She left her village, cut her hair short, put on a suit of armor, and led an army of four thousand to free the city of Orleans. (Chapter book)

A nonfiction companion book to The Knight at Dawn, find out how castles were built, fairs and feasts, tournaments, battles and seiges, arms and armor. Packed with historical details and drawings, perfect to bring on your trip. (Easy reader)

Essential guide to castles – different types of castles, defenses and weapons, real-life trebuchet, great hall, dungeons, lords and ladies, entertainments, foods and feasts, peasant life, timeline of castle age, illustrated with detailed photos, maps, models and medieval artifacts. (Picture book)

In the Middle Ages, lords in castles ruled, and their knights fought wars. How castles were built, from wooden towers to mighty stone fortresses surrounded by water. How knights were trained, armor and weapons, famous battles, techniques for attacking castles (trebuchets, catapults, cannons), code of chivalry and tournaments. (Illustrated chapter book)

Wonderful details of a 14th century castle, how it was built, supplying the castle with food, what was it like when it was attacked, how did the lord of the castle live, feasting, tournaments, all illustrated with fascinating miniature scenes. (Picture book)

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and England, sits in heaven discussing her long and eventful life with her friends, the Abbot Suger, her mother-in-law Empress Matilda, and William Marshal, knight and defender, while Eleanor waits for the tardy appearance of Henry II. (Chapter book)