TITLE & LINK
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DESCRIPTION
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GRADE
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FICTION OR
NONFICTION
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| Dove and Sword: A Novel of Joan of Arc, by Nancy
Garden |
When
the voices that Jeannette d'Arc has always heard tell her to help crown a French king, the
obstacles stacked against the young peasant girl seem insurmountable, and her friend
Gabrielle witnesses Jeannette's efforts to raise an army. |
J/H |
F |
| Joan of Arc, by Diane Stanley |
Joan
of Arc grew up during a time of invasion and civil war. At thirteen, she began to hear the
voices of saints. At seventeen, she rode into battle. And by nineteen, she was burned at
the stake as a heretic. Almost five hundred years later, she was declared a saint. In the
latest of her acclaimed series of picture-book biographies, Diane Stanley tells Joan's
story with a lively, carefully researched text and sumptuous, gilded illustrations
inspired by the illuminated manuscripts of that time. |
J/H |
F |
| The Cure, by Sonia Levitin |
It
is the year 2407, when everyone wears a mask to emphasize conformity, and tranquility has
been implemented via genetics, drugs, and therapy. It is also the year 1348, the time of
the Black Death in Strasbourg, France, and 16-year-old Gemm has been sent back from the
future to cure his nonconformist desire to create music. In the past he is known as
Johannes, the son of a wealthy moneylender in a small Jewish community that finds comfort
and strength in the daily rituals of Judaic faith. But as the plague sweeps the land,
terrified people in city after city scapegoat the Jews as the cause of their problems.
Officials find it convenient to have someone to blame...but they play music to make the
horrible scene less dismal. |
H |
F |
| Waiting for Anya, by Michael Morpurgo |
An
action-packed historical novel that takes place during World War II in Vichy, France.
Young shepherd Jo discovers that Widow Horcada's son-in-law is hiding Jewish children at
her farm and smuggling them over the border into Spain. |
J/H |
F |
| Young Joan: A Novel, by Barbara Dane |
Introduces
the young farm girl Joan, who struggles to understand the extraordinary task she is given
by her saints and the acceptance and spiritual courage she embodies as she becomes Joan of
Arc |
J |
F |
| 10,000 French Words (Oxford Minireference) |
The
title says it all. |
ALL |
N |
| 500 Really Useful French Words and Phrases, by Carol
Watson, Philippa Moyle |
This book has
excellent illustrations and easy-to-understand phonetics that enable you to understand
phrases and words used in daily situations. Helps you learn by association. The annex has
really useful words (months, days, numbers, body parts) etc. Really makes learning fun!
Highly recommended for beginners that are studying French on their own, or who want to
supplement their learning. |
ALL |
N |
| All Manners of Food: Eating and Taste in England and France
from the Middle Ages to the Present, by Stephen Mennell |
"Valuable
not only because it covers a vast territory but because it draws together the threads of
many other disciplines....Mennell draws attention to the extraordinarily varied influences
that shape society's response to food." —NEW YORK TIMES |
ALL |
N |
| Art Attack: A Short Cultural History of the Avant-Garde, by
Marc Aronson |
Aronson's
passionate interest in and knowledge about his subject are evident in this ambitious book,
in which he describes the avant-garde movement, establishing the intricate links between
fine arts, culture, music, history, and politics. Unlike most art books for adults, this
one is very anecdotal. Its language is accessible, and many of its references will
particularly interest teenagers, who, Aronson suggests, have always been closely allied to
movements rooted in change and rebellion. |
ALL |
N |
| Concise History of France, by Roger Price |
In
addition to the themes of state and society relationships, impact of war, and the use of
political power, studies of major figures are included in this guidebook to France from
the early Middle Ages to the Mitterrand presidency. |
J/H |
N |
| Cultural Atlas of France, by John Ardagh |
An
excellent and very readable account of French history and culture from earliest times to
the present day. Complementing the text are maps relating directly to specific time
periods and areas, a wide variety of detailed illustrations, a time line, glossary, and a
gazetteer. |
ALL |
N |
| Culture Shock: France, by Sally Adamson Taylor |
"Culture
Shock series gives an excellent description of culture/business/life in France. It is must
for anybody staying in France [who] wants to enjoy the rich lifestyle of France without
getting Culture Shock." |
ALL |
N |
| Easy French Phrase Book: Over 750 Basic Phrases for
Everyday Use, by Leon J. Cohen (Translator) |
The title says
it all. |
ALL |
N |
| Fodor's Exploring Paris (4th Ed), by Fiona Dunlop |
"A
lively, full-color guidebook to Paris, from Versailles and Chartres to Giverny and more.
Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions.
Intelligent, opinionated writing by Paris resident Fiona Dunlop. Solid travel reportage on
every region punctuated by lively sidebars on Parisian history, as well as reports on
Paris markets, art galleries, Paris in film, and more." |
ALL |
N |
| The Rough Guide to France (6th Ed), by Katie Baillie` |
France
is one of the world's favorite travel destinations. Every corner of this country is a
cultural and physical world in its own right. This Rough Guide offers lively coverage of
the contemporary French scene, with up-to-the minute listings and special features on
architecture, politics, art and the environment. Contains 106 maps. |
ALL |
N |
| French at a Glance: Phrase Book & Dictionary for
Travelers, by Gail Stein |
A reader
says, "This is the best book for people who are non-native French speakers. It
has everything from how to talk to a doctor to how to convert from American clothing sizes
to European. For every word/phrase in the book, it even tells you phonetically, how to say
it." |
ALL |
N |
| Insight Guides France, by Andrew Eames (Editor) |
Andrew
Eames has edited numerous 'Insight Guides.' |
ALL |
N |
| Lonely Planet France (2nd Ed), by Steve Fallon, Daniel
Robinson, Nicola Williams (Editor), Nicola Williamson) |
"It's very
simple. You could be dropped into France with this book and the clothes on your back and
you'd be completely fine. This is the one indispensable book for travel in France. I spent
almost a month running around France with this book, and it's the best. It will get you
closer to the stuff that is not mentioned in *any* guidebook than any other travel
guide." |
J/H |
N |
| The 21st Century French-English English-French Dictionary,
by Philip Lief |
The 21st
Century French-English / English-French Dictionary is an invaluable reference source for
today's students, business people and travelers, providing essential information in an
easy-to-use format. |
ALL |
N |
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