Just like the fourteen brothers that came before her, Khutulun learned from an early age how to ride horseback, shoot arrows at full gallop and, most importantly, to wrestle. But as she grew older, her people wondered why their beloved princess had not yet married. So, she vowed to marry any man that could defeat her at wrestling. Though she remained undefeated, Khutulun felt duty bound to throw a match to end the rumours and restore honour to her family. But when the day arrives, Khutulun's heart is torn. In the heat of battle, would she - could she - make the decision to become a wife and not a warrior? A story based on the life and legend of Khutulun, Warrior Princess is an inspiring tale of a princess who realizes that sometimes the best way to serve one's community is to stay true to oneself.

A nonfiction picture book about the great-great granddaughter of Genghis Khan, and how she defied the expectations of her time to become commander of the Khan's army.

About the Author
Sally Deng is the author-illustrator of Skyward: The Story of Female Pilots in WWII (Flying Eye Books, 2018) and illustrator of Yusra Swims (Creative Editions, 2020). Her illustrations have appeared in various publications including the New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, Vice, The New Yorker, and Conde Nast Traveler. sallydeng.com Instagram @sa.deng


Book Information
ISBN 9780374388386
Author Sally Deng
Format Hardback
Page Count 44
Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Weight(grams) 486g
Dimensions(mm) 264mm * 263mm * 14mm