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.
[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 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