Saviour Pirotta
Golden Horsemen of Baghdad
Golden Horsemen of Baghdad
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In the Islamic Golden Age, 13-year-old Jabir seeks work in Baghdad to save his family from homelessness. He is caught stealing bread and sent to prison, but is released to carve twelve golden horsemen for the grand caliph Harun al Rashid. Someone tries to stop him, even using arson. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina complete the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? This exciting adventure story is perfect for readers aged 8+ and offers insight into Islamic civilisation and the Middle East circa AD 900.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 160 pages
\n Publication date: 10 January 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Written by the bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story takes place during the Islamic Golden Age, when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure, the story follows the journey of thirteen-year-old Jabir, who is determined to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad.
Famished after his long journey, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sentenced to prison. However, his luck turns when one of the guards notices his gift for carving wooden models. On the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid, Jabir is released and tasked with carving twelve golden horsemen as a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne.
However, someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work, and he will stop at nothing, even arson, to achieve his aim. Will Jabir and his friend Yasmina be able to finish the horsemen, or will Jabir be sent back to prison?
Ideal for readers aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great characters and insight into Islamic civilization and the historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, making it perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
\n Weight: 138g\n
Dimension: 184 x 135 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472955999\n \n
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