The Eagle Huntress

Name: The Eagle Huntress
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316522625
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The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations

By Liz Welch and Aisholpan Nurgaiv

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The Eagle Huntress by Liz Welch and Aisholpan Nurgaiv is an inspiring children's book about a thirteen-year-old girl from Mongolia who challenges gender norms to pursue her passion for eagle hunting, a tradition usually dominated by men in her Kazakh community. It follows her journey of courage, determination, and skill, demonstrating how she captures, trains, and partners with a golden eagle to become a formidable huntress. The story highlights themes of perseverance and cultural heritage, offering an empowering narrative for young readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate inspiring stories that celebrate courage and determination. It follows the real-life adventures of a young, trailblazing heroine defying tradition in a breathtaking setting, perfect for young readers seeking motivation and cultural exploration.

The Eagle Huntress

Aisholpan Nurgaiv, teenaged subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress, tells her story of becoming the first female eagle hunter to take part in a highly competitive festival.

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Aisholpan Nurgaiv, the subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress, tells her own story for the first time, speaking directly with writer Liz Welch (I Will Always Write Back), who traveled to Mongolia for this book. Her 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.

Her triumphant story hits on multiple key nonfiction points of appeal: stories of survival, of unique animal-human bonds, and of girls accomplishing amazing things. One of the consistent highest-achieving trends in middle-grade nonfiction continues to be empowering stories about strong girls accomplishing tasks that had previously been considered impossible. Not only does Aisholpan's story deliver that sensation in spades, but it comes with strong media ties from the 2016 documentary about her and her achievements.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Many reviews highlight the book as either a standalone story or a great companion to the documentary film. It's noted for intriguing young readers with insights into eagle hunting and nomadic life, offering a story of perseverance and self-confidence. The book provides a fascinating cultural glimpse, with Aisholpan Nurgaiv's pride in her heritage shining through in a compelling memoir.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316522625

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 208

Collections

Aisholpan Nurgaiv Biography & Memoir Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Liz Welch

About the Author

Aisholpan Nurgaiv was the first female eagle hunter to have competed in the Golden Eagle Festival in Olgii, Mongolia. Her story was featured in the award-winning documentary film The Eagle Huntress. She is currently a student in Kazakhstan.

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.