The story begins in the mid-12th century, following the untimely death of King Sancho III. His heir, Alfonso, is only a young boy—the "Little King"—who becomes a target for powerful factions.
There, Alfonso meets Pedro , an eight-year-old local boy who becomes his most faithful companion as they grow up amidst the dangers of the Reconquista . El Rey Pequeno Antonio Perez Henares epub
The novel culminates in the legendary Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, where Alfonso VIII led a coalition of Christian kings to a decisive victory. Why It’s a Great Read The story begins in the mid-12th century, following