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Elephant for the Emperor

Saviour Pirotta
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Golden Islamic Age
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Key Stage 2 History
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Middle East life
Middle Grade
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Product details

  • ISBN 9781801999007
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 10 Sep 2026
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description

A thrilling quest by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, set during the golden age of Islam. Two very different boys set out on an adventure they'll never forget...

The year is 798CE. In Damascus, spoilt wealthy fourteen-year-old Farouk loses a valuable falcon of his father’s, and he is sent on the caravan travelling to see the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne in Aachen Germany, to teach him more responsibility. Meanwhile, after being mistreated at the Baghdad hospital he works at as a cleaner, bright thirteen-year-old orphan Hudayn is going too – it's the adventure of a lifetime. They are joined by an unruly elephant, Abul Abbas.

With sea storms and bandits at every turn, can Farouk and Hudayn put their differences aside to protect Abul Abbas and make it safely to the emperor's court?
About Saviour Pirotta
Saviour Pirotta was born in Malta but emigrated to the UK in his early twenties. He established himself in the book world with his award-winning adaptations of world myths and legends. These ancient stories continue to inspire his critically acclaimed historical novels for children. He has also written plays which have been performed around Europe. Saviour now lives in Driffield, a small market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire. When not writing, he loves cooking world food, trying to grow dahlias and looking after his tabby, Gino. His books for Bloomsbury Ed include The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad and Pirates of Poseidon: An Ancient Greek Mystery.

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