The Eagle Huntress
The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations
$18.60
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
11 October 2021
Summary
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. 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: s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316522625 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316522627 |
| Author: | Aisholpan Nurgaiv, Liz Welch |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 11 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 132mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
”[A] glimpse into another culture…. Recommended.” – School Library Journal
“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…. An accessibly written, steadily paced story of perseverance and self-confidence.”–School Library Connection”[A] glimpse into another culture…. Recommended.“–School Library Journal“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
About The Author
Aisholpan Nurgaiv
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.
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