Stand on the Sky
Erin Bow
Among Kazakh nomads, Aisulu’s decision to train an eagle challenges a tradition that reserves eagle flying for men. She discovers that her brother Serik has concealed a serious limp, then secretly cares for an orphaned baby eagle while her parents travel to seek treatment for him. Aisulu rescues and trains the bird in hopes of competing at the Mongolian Eagle Festival, defying expectations along the way.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
