The Eagle Huntress: The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations

This compelling memoir tells the true story of Aisholpan Nurgaiv, a Mongolian teenager who defied generations of tradition to become the first female eagle huntress in her community. Co-written with Liz Welch, the book offers Aisholpan's authentic voice as she recounts capturing and training her own golden eagle, then competing and winning the Ölgii eagle festival. Filled with stunning photographs, this narrative highlights themes of perseverance, cultural identity, and the powerful bond between humans and animals. It's an empowering read for children aged 4-11, particularly those interested in unique cultures, strong female role models, or animal stories, and connects to the acclaimed documentary "The Eagle Huntress."

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. Filled with stunning photographs, 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.