Warrior Princess

By Sally Deng

A warrior princess must choose between love and honor in a wrestling match that could change her fate.

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44 pages

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Khutulun, a fierce warrior and descendant of Genghis Khan, faces a dilemma: remain undefeated in wrestling or marry the man who can best her. As rumors swirl and pressure mounts, she must decide between her duty to her family and her own desires. Will she sacrifice her warrior spirit for the sake of tradition, or will she defy expectations and stay true to herself? This tale of courage and identity explores the heart of a princess torn between two worlds, brought to life with vivid illustrations and historical insights.

From the publisher

An empowering and informative picture book biography about Khutulun, the great-great granddaughter of Genghis Khan, and how she defied the expectations of her time to become commander of the Khan’s army. Just like the fourteen brothers that came before her, Khutulun, princess of her tribe, 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 Khutulun 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 rumors and restore honor 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 and defy their expectations, brought to life by Sally Deng’s lush, sweeping paintings and additional backmatter about Khutlun’s life.

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