The Eagle Huntress
The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations
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The Eagle Huntress
Narrated by:
Alexa Khan
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Narrated by:
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Alexa Khan
About this listen
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 Ölgii eagle festival. She was the only girl to compete in the festival. 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.
Critic Reviews
"[A] glimpse into another culture.... Recommended."
—School Library Journal
—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
—Kirkus
"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 great stand-alone or companion to the documentary film The Eagle Huntress."—Booklist
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