The Eagle Huntress:
The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations
by Aisholpan Nurgaiv, with Liz Welch
“An intriguing memoir from a girl who’s become a cultural icon.”
“In this compelling memoir, teenaged eagle hunter Aisholpan Nurgaiv tells her own story for the first time… 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.”
– Little Brown Young Readers, May 2020
REVIEWS
“Young readers will be intrigued by the details of eagle hunting and the nomadic lifestyle… This is 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.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A great stand-alone or companion to the documentary film The Eagle Huntress.”
– Booklist