Books with author Karen Neis

"This book is printed in a font that helps earlier readers and people with Dyslexia read more confidently. This font can be used by all. For more info go to www.Dyslexiefont.com Go to www.mcp-store.com to find out more about the typeface and discounts."Caliph Harun al-Rashid really did send an elephant to Emperor Charlemagne, and a man named Isaac really did deliver him. Though we know much about the two great leaders from histories, records, and even biographies written in their time, all we know about Isaac is that he was Jewish. Charlemagne probably recruited him to be his emissary because of Isaac’s connections to Jewish communities along the trade routes of both the East and the West. The story of Abul-Abbas, therefore, shows members of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths working together.

Caliph Harun al-Rashid really did send an elephant to Emperor Charlemagne, and a man named Isaac really did deliver him. Though we know much about the two great leaders from histories, records, and even biographies written in their time, all we know about Isaac is that he was Jewish. Charlemagne probably recruited him to be his emissary because of Isaac’s connections to Jewish communities along the trade routes of both the East and the West. The story of Abul-Abbas, therefore, shows members of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths working together.

"This book is printed in a font that helps earlier readers and people with Dyslexia read more confidently. This font can be used by all. For more info go to www.Dyslexiefont.com Go to www.mcp-store.com to find out more about the typeface and discounts."Caliph Harun al-Rashid really did send an elephant to Emperor Charlemagne, and a man named Isaac really did deliver him. Though we know much about the two great leaders from histories, records, and even biographies written in their time, all we know about Isaac is that he was Jewish. Charlemagne probably recruited him to be his emissary because of Isaac’s connections to Jewish communities along the trade routes of both the East and the West. The story of Abul-Abbas, therefore, shows members of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths working together.

Caliph Harun al-Rashid really did send an elephant to Emperor Charlemagne, and a man named Isaac really did deliver him. Though we know much about the two great leaders from histories, records, and even biographies written in their time, all we know about Isaac is that he was Jewish. Charlemagne probably recruited him to be his emissary because of Isaac’s connections to Jewish communities along the trade routes of both the East and the West. The story of Abul-Abbas, therefore, shows members of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths working together.

This book is printed in a font that everyone can read, including people with dyslexia. For more info go to www.Dyslexiefont.com Go to www.mcp-store.com to find out more about the typeface and discounts.Karen Neis is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in Medieval Studies and minored in Studio Art. The story of Abul-Abbas sparked her interest in animals, political cooperation, and the beauty of medieval art. She uses a variety of artistic media to breathe life into our perception of the MiddleAges and to express her love for popular culture. A Trekkie, medievalist, and fantasy-lover, she currently lives in Orange County, California with her family and her cat – named Charlemagne, or Charlie for short.

Caliph Harun al-Rashid really did send an elephant to Emperor Charlemagne, and a man named Isaac really did deliver him. Though we know much about the two great leaders from histories, records, and even biographies written in their time, all we know about Isaac is that he was Jewish. Charlemagne probably recruited him to be his emissary because of Isaac's connections to Jewish communities along the trade routes of both the East and the West. The story of Abul-Abbas, therefore, shows members of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths working together.

At the beginning of the ninth century, the caliph of Baghdad sent an extraordinary gift to Emperor Charlemagne: an elephant named Abul-Abbas. The kings were very happy – but Abul-Abbas was not!What must it have been like to travel with a homesick elephant and his grumpy companion, Isaac? Go on a medieval adventure with illustrations inspired by historic manuscripts and treasures.

"At the beginning of the ninth century, the caliph of Baghdad sent an extraordinary gift to Emperor Charlemagne: an elephant named Abul-Abbas. The kings were very happy – but Abul-Abbas was not! What must it have been like to travel with a homesick elephant and his grumpy companion, Isaac? Go on a medieval adventure with illustrations inspired by historic manuscripts and treasures."