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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. Two very different boys set out on an adventure they'll never forget... The year is 798CE in Baghdad. Spoilt son of a wealthy merchant, Farouk, loses a valuable falcon of his father’s, who decides to send him 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 hospital he works at as a cleaner, bright young orphan Hudayn is going too – as well as an unruly elephant. With sea storms and bandits at every turn, will they, and their faithful elephant, make it safely to the emperor's court?

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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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