Qutlugh Terkan Khatun of Kirman

(Hardback)

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In what could be a tale from the Arabian Nights, a girl grows up in thirteenth century Persia to be so desirablethat she is kidnapped several times for her beauty. She finds refuge at last in the arms of a prince, who marriesher and makes her a princess. With him she rules a nation and is so wise that, on his death, the people ask herto continue as their sovereign. But at the end of her long reign, she is remembered above all for her kindnessand compassion. This book brings to life the story of Qutlugh Terkan Khatun, a real and remarkable princesswho brought her people a golden age of peace and prosperity.

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"The scrapbook-style design of the series lends itself to easy browsing, but these titles will serve well for reports, too, and are sure to interest readers who are looking for something a little different for their research." -- School Library Journal "Nguyen's cartoonish illustrations and Bridges' cheekily humorous text are entertaining." -- Horn Book Guide

Author Bio

Shirin Yim Bridges' first book, Ruby's Wish, was a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book and won the Ezra Jack Keats award. It is on several state reading lists, has been translated into seven languages, and is now in its eleventh edition. The Umbrella Queen made TIME/CNN's Top 10 Lists and was also named a Best Children's Book by the Bank Street College of Education. Horrible Hauntings won an IRA/CBC Children's Choices Award. Mary Wrightly So Politely launched in April 2013 to starred reviews in both Kirkus and Publishers Weekly. To date, every book that Shirin has written or published has achieved national acclaim. Responsible for the pen-and-watercolor illustrations that bring our princesses to life, Albert Nguyen received his MFA from the Academy of Art in 2006. He grew up in Minnesota before moving to San Francisco. In addition to being fond of drawing, painting, comics, and cartoons, Albert has a special affection for chubby animals. The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses are his first children's books.