Stand on the Sky
Erin Bow
📚 Genre
Children's Fiction - Historical Fiction / Adventure
🏢 Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
📅 Publication Year
2019
🔢 ISBN
978-1481476485
About This Book
Set in the Kazakh steppe, the story follows a young girl named Tsukina who dreams of becoming an eagle hunter in a culture where only boys are traditionally allowed to do so. She secretly trains an eagle chick, challenging tradition and striving to prove her worth. The cover illustration features a young girl standing on a rocky outcrop at sunset with a large golden eagle perched on her gloved hand.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
336
Edition
Paperback Edition
Series
Stand-alone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The softcover shows minor edge wear along the bottom and corners, but colors remain vibrant with no major creasing or visible marking on the front cover shown.
Estimated Value
$5-$12
Rarity
Common. Readily available in paperback and library editions through major online retailers and bookstores.
Historical Significance
Winner of the prestigious 2019 Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Literature (Text) in Canada, praised for its vivid depiction of Kazakh culture and feminist themes in traditional settings.
Collector Notes
For modern paperbacks like this, collectibility is low unless signed by the author. Store upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the vibrant cover art and yellowing of pages.
Similar Books
The Eagle Huntress by Aisholpan Nurgaiv; Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder; Pax by Sara Pennypacker; Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Notable Features
Winner of the 2019 Governor General's Literary Award text featured prominently on the front cover.