The Eagle Huntress

The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations

The Eagle Huntress
Aisholpan Nurgaiv, Liz Welch
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Paperback
h216 x 135mm - 208pg
15 Jul 2021 US
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9780316522625
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The subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress tells the true story of how she became the first girl to compete in -- and win -- one of Mongolia's most prestigious competitions.In this compelling memoir, teenaged eagle hunter Aisholpan Nurgaiv tells her own story for the first time, speaking directly with award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Liz Welch (I Will Always Write Back), who traveled to Mongolia for this book. Nurgaiv's story and fresh, sincere voice are not only inspiring but truly magnificent: with the support of her father, she captured and trained her own golden eagle and won the Olgii eagle festival. She was the only girl to compete in the festival.Filled with stunning photographs, The Eagle Huntress is a striking tale of determination -- of a girl who defied expectations and achieved what others declared impossible. Aisholpan Nurgaiv's story is both unique and universally relatable: a memoir of survival, empowerment, and the positive impact of one person's triumph.
"A great stand-alone or companion to the documentary film The Eagle Huntress."--Booklist"Young readers will be intrigued by the details of eagle hunting and the nomadic lifestyle.... [A]n accessibly written, steadily paced story of perseverance and self-confidence."--School Library Connection"Nurgaiv's love for and pride in her homeland, culture, and family come through with quiet, persuasive power. An intriguing memoir from a girl who's become a cultural icon."--Kirkus"[A] glimpse into another culture.... Recommended."--School Library Journal
Aisholpan Nurgaiv is a 16-year-old Kazakh girl and the first female eagle hunter to compete in the Golden Eagle Festival at ?lgii, Mongolia.Liz Welch is an award-winning journalist and memoirist. She is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling I Will Always Write Back and The Kids Are All Right, which won an ALA Alex Award.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780316522625
Published: 15 Jul 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 135mm
Weight: 41g
Pages: 208

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