Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan Rita Ritchie

Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan

Author: Rita Ritchie
$11.99 1199
ISBN 9798888182291186 pages6 x 9 inches
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New release! 15% off through the end of November. Sara Masarik of Plumfield Moms says Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan is one of her top living history reads, take a look at her compelling review. “You must never speak of the Golden Hawks! Word travels quickly along the caravan routes, and soon it would reach the ears of the Mongols in the land of Genghis Khan. And then, Jalair, the Mongols will come to kill you.” With this warning from his grandfather Kurush, the summer in Samarkand begins for young Jalair. Since childhood, he has been told that the Mongols killed his father, Darien—the greatest falconer in the Empire—and stole the Golden Hawks, a magnificent breed of hunting birds Darien had perfected. Ever since, the Mongols have been searching relentlessly for Darien’s son. Now, in the year 1218, a stranger from Urgendj arrives with unwanted news sending Jalair eastward in search of the lost birds. Only by hiding his true identity can he safely reach Karakorum, the city of Genghis Khan. As Jalair pursues the Golden Hawks, he wrestles with the secrets surrounding his past. Why do the Mongols seek Darien’s son? What is the meaning behind the hawk and thunderbolt emblem? Who is Torgul, and why does his name sound familiar? Treachery on a faraway caravan trail leads Jalair  into a desperate struggle to save the last of the Golden Hawks. He meets this challenge only to be forced to return to the Khan, who greets him with astonishing words. Rita Ritchie brings vigor and color to Jalair's adventure, and historical accuracy to the details of life under the rule of Genghis Khan. Illustrated by Lorence Bjorklund.

New release! 15% off through the end of November.

Sara Masarik of Plumfield Moms says Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan is one of her top living history reads, take a look at her compelling review.

“You must never speak of the Golden Hawks! Word travels quickly along the caravan routes, and soon it would reach the ears of the Mongols in the land of Genghis Khan. And then, Jalair, the Mongols will come to kill you.”

With this warning from his grandfather Kurush, the summer in Samarkand begins for young Jalair. Since childhood, he has been told that the Mongols killed his father, Darien—the greatest falconer in the Empire—and stole the Golden Hawks, a magnificent breed of hunting birds Darien had perfected. Ever since, the Mongols have been searching relentlessly for Darien’s son.

Now, in the year 1218, a stranger from Urgendj arrives with unwanted news sending Jalair eastward in search of the lost birds. Only by hiding his true identity can he safely reach Karakorum, the city of Genghis Khan.

As Jalair pursues the Golden Hawks, he wrestles with the secrets surrounding his past. Why do the Mongols seek Darien’s son? What is the meaning behind the hawk and thunderbolt emblem? Who is Torgul, and why does his name sound familiar?

Treachery on a faraway caravan trail leads Jalair  into a desperate struggle to save the last of the Golden Hawks. He meets this challenge only to be forced to return to the Khan, who greets him with astonishing words.

Rita Ritchie brings vigor and color to Jalair's adventure, and historical accuracy to the details of life under the rule of Genghis Khan. Illustrated by Lorence Bjorklund.