Michael Morpurgo tells the historical story of Joan of Arc, perceived by the dreams of a lonely girl named Eloise for whom the fifteenth century figure is an inspiring heroine.
Michael Morpurgo, OBE, has written over 100 books, including War Horse, and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's best-loved illustrators.