An Elephant for the Emperor
Description
A thrilling quest by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, set during the golden age of Islam in Baghdad, a treasure trove of excitement and adventure. When the Caliph decides to send gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne two boys set out on an adventure they'll never forget...
The year is 798CE in Baghdad. Thirteen-year-old Farouk has been disowned by his father for losing a valuable falcon and two horses. To get back into his father's good books, Farouk decides to join the caravan travelling to see the Holy Roman Emperor in Germany, to convince the emperor to order his father's racehorses.
Meanwhile, young Hudayn's elephant is being sent to the Emperor in Germany, along with a caravan of gifts and Hudayn is going too – someone has to keep the elephant calm after all. The two boys are soon drawn together as they realise that someone is trying to stop them reaching Germany.
Will they, and their faithful elephant, make it safely to the emperor's court?
Product details
| Published | 10 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781801999014 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Education |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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