Joan of Arc by Mark Twain

[Bula Mama]

Have any of you used this book as a read-aloud? I'm thinking particularly for my older 3 dc. My older 2 could read it themselves but they've been asking to be included in read-aloud times more again :001_smile: so I'm looking to do a bit more than Stanley's version.

 

I looked at a sample online at Amazon and it looked pretty good there. Opinions?

[Julie in MN]

Heather,

Beautiful Feet uses this book for its senior high Medieval History. They have a review of the book on their site. Also, anyone who's used BF Medieval may be able to help you! (I had it once upon a time but never used it.)

Julie

[at the beach]

Have any of you used this book as a read-aloud? I'm thinking particularly for my older 3 dc. My older 2 could read it themselves but they've been asking to be included in read-aloud times more again :001_smile: so I'm looking to do a bit more than Stanley's version.

 

I looked at a sample online at Amazon and it looked pretty good there. Opinions?

 

AO uses this in Year 7. You might want to ask on Amble Ramble yahoo group.

 

Anita

[Faithr]

It is an absolutely beautiful book. It is Twain like you've never read him before! There is not the humor that is typical to him but there is an ethereal atmosphere he creates that is wonderful. And he really paints Joan of Arc's saintliness and powerful personality in a developed way. I always think it is hard for an author to write about a truly good person without turning them into a Pollyanna.

 

I think you should try it as a read aloud and see what happens. I think it really depends on your 10 year olds level of comprehension and attention span.