Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Heard Heaven (Our Friends the Saints Book 2)

She couldn’t read. She couldn’t ride a horse. She was terrified of battle. But when Heaven spoke, she was the only one who listened.

When we think of Saint Joan of Arc, we usually picture a statue: a fierce warrior in heavy armor, holding a sword, looking untouchable. But statues do not bleed. Statues do not cry. Statues do not get scared.

Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Heard Heaven strips away the marble to reveal a real, breathing teenager. From the quiet garden in Domremy where she first heard the saints, to the muddy trenches of Orléans, to the dark, freezing dungeon where she faced her greatest trial, this book walks you through her life scene by scene.

This is not a history textbook. You will not be asked to memorize dates or battle strategies. Instead, you will meet a friend. You will see her struggles, her moments of doubt, and her profound, unshakeable trust in God. You will discover how an ordinary girl said yes to an impossible mission, and how her courage can inspire you to say yes to your own.

Part of the Our Friends the Saints series, this book is designed to help young readers move beyond admiration and into true friendship with the saints. It proves that holiness is not just for the perfect—it is for the brave, the broken, and the willing.

Perfect for:
• Confirmation candidates and Catholic school students (Ages 12–18).
• Parish youth groups and family reading.
• Teens looking for authentic, relatable Catholic role models.

Includes:
• Vivid, narrative-driven storytelling that reads like a novel
• An original prayer to Saint Joan for courage and purity
• A simple, easy-to-read historical timeline
• Ten thoughtful discussion questions for families and youth groups
She is waiting for you. She wants to be your friend. She wants to pray for you. Let’s go meet her.