Son of Charlemagne

Written by Barbara Willard
Illustrated by Emil Weiss

           The year is A.D. 781. King Charles of the Franks crosses the Alps with his family and court on a journey to meet with Pope Hadrian. One frosty night he speaks to his young son Carl: “When we come to Rome you will know that I am naming you my heir. One day you will rule over all my lands. . . .” But the king already had an heir, Pepin the Hunchback, mockingly called Gobbo. Is he to be dispossessed? King Charles has deep plans in mind, and a determination to carry them out, even if it means personal sacrifice within his own family circle. Once in Rome, Carl begins to understand his father’s broad vision for a united Europe; he witnesses the king's hunger for learning, and his deep respect for the Catholic Church’s authority. From the scattered, warring tribes and hostile little kingdoms, King Charles—who earns the name Charlemagne, the Great—seeks for nothing less than the re-forging of a Roman Empire in the West, in alliance with the Church.
           This many-faceted story will stir the minds and imaginations of young people. Through Carl’s eyes we discover the grand dimensions of western Europe’s foundation.

Includes:

• Introduction
• Map
• Author's note
• Illustrations
• About the author
  

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Book Details:

• Time period: 780's
• Location: France
• Content suitability (age): 10-up
• Read-aloud interest: 9-up
• Readability Level (grade): RL5.6
• Page count: 183
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches 
  
  • Weight: 0.65 lbs.
    
  • SKU: 30-P (for print), 30-E (for e-Book)
  • ISBN: 978-1-883937-30-0