Kfamily Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi! We are catholic (although doing a poor job of it right now, forgive us-that is another story) and I was curious which version of Joan of Arc would be our best choice? I was not raised a catholic so I never know which books are written from an anti-catholic slant(and that may not even apply to any of these choices) so I could use a little guidance. Ambleside uses Joan of Arc by Twain Adoremus uses Joan Girl Soldier Yesterday's Classics recommends Jeanne d'Arc by Wilmot-Buxton Which one is the best version? Thanks for your help!:001_smile: Are there any books from Ambleside I should know about or are they all okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You don't say the ages of the kids.....the Twain book is very involved and definitely a late middle school/high school selection. Can't answer the question about Ambleside or the other books b/c I am unfamiliar with the titles. I would think that the title from Adoremus would be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I looked it up in Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum and she has the Twain version in her book in 11th so I guess that one is okay. I should have looked here first but I forgot I had it. Are there any books you like to use that will balance our history study? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 have you considered Diane Stanley's Joan of Arc. I found it to be very good, and it didn't seem anti-Catholic to me (although I'm not Catholic, so maybe there's something I missed). At any rate, our family has really enjoyed all of Diane Stanley's books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks, Michele! We've read the D. Stanley version but I am actually looking at books for the next few years (7th-9th). I buy them when I see them at a good price and I also plan on reading it ahead of dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Stanley's version is good, and so is one by Morpugo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I am reading the Twain one in preparation for next year when my kids do Ambleside year 7, and I think it is very good, interesting, but a meaty read. My kids will be 13 and 14/15 when they get to it. Apparently Twain, who spent several years researching for the book, felt it was his best work. He was passionate about writing it. I don't know about the others though, so i can't compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 That's exactly what I was planning to do. I think that will be the version I go with. So much reading (and self-educating) to do and so little time.:D Thank you so much! We are really enjoying the books from Ambleside. I can't believe how many I didn't even know about that we have loved. P.S. I tried to rep you but I must spread it around. I also just realized that my rep is not really rep since I don't have enough rep myself. How's that for a silly sentence!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 If you would like my booklist that I used with my 6 and 8th graders last yr for the middle ages, I would be happy to email you a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thank you very much! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thanks, Michele! We've read the D. Stanley version but I am actually looking at books for the next few years (7th-9th). I buy them when I see them at a good price and I also plan on reading it ahead of dd. Beyond the Myth by Polly Schoyer Brooks might be what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magistramom Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 This one (from The Baldwin Project): http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=lang&book=joan&story=_contents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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