Episode 176: Maria Riley on her children's book Joan of Arc (May 28, 2025)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Maria Riley on her children's book Joan of Arc.The Martin siblings are back for another adventure! Joshua and Luke are playing at the park with their friend Nathan when bullies steal Nathan’s hat. The boys walk away because they know fighting is wrong. Now, the park doesn’t feel fun anymore, and they all feel sad about Nathan’s hat. Later that day, Luke, Becca, and Joshua go on a special journey and meet Saint Joan of Arc - a teenager who was a soldier for God! What can this special saint teach the kids about dealing with bullies? Will they ever be able to play at that park again? This is the 4th book in the Adventures with the Saints series. The book can be read as a stand-alone, but it is best enjoyed after getting to know Luke, Becca, and Joshua in the other books.https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Joan-Arc-Soldier-Adventures/dp/1959607049/