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An Elephant for the Emperor

Name: An Elephant for the Emperor
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781801999007
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By Saviour Pirotta

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An Elephant for the Emperor is 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 798 CE. In Damascus, spoilt wealthy fourteen-year-old Farouk loses a... Read More

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A thrilling quest by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, set during the golden age of Islam in Baghdad, a treasure trove of excitement and adventure.

A thrilling quest by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, set during the golden age of Islam in Baghdad, a treasure trove of excitement and adventure.

Description

An Elephant for the Emperor is 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 798 CE. 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 where he works 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?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801999007

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Education

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

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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