num_pages: 208
description: The year is 781 A.D. King Charles of the Franks is crossing 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 of his plans for the "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. Was he to be dispossessed? Yet Carl sees that Charlemagne is determined to do what he feels is best to serve God and Europe. The many-faceted story of the great Emperor Charlemagne and his son Carl will stir the minds and imaginations of young people. Through Carl's eyes we discover the grand dimensions of western Europe's foundation.
language: English
title: Son of Charlemagne
titlecomplete: Son of Charlemagne
characters: Charlemagne
genres: Middle Grade, Medieval History, Young Adult, Childrens, School, Medieval, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Read For School, Christian
ratings_count: 593
places: France
publisher: Bethlehem Books (Living History Library)