Qutlugh Terkan Khatun of Kirman

by Shirin Yim Bridges

Overview

In what could be a tale from The Arabian Nights, this book tells the story of a girl who grew up in 13th-century Persia to be so desirable that she was kidnapped several times for her beauty. Qutlugh Terkan Khatun found refuge at last in the arms of a prince, who married her and made her a princess. With him she ruled a nation, and the people asked her to continue as their sovereign after the prince's death. Her wisdom brought the people a golden age of peace and prosperity, and she is known, above all, for her kindness and compassion. Sections on the clothes Qutlugh Terkan Khatun wore, the foods she ate, and why she is remembered today are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781937463403
Publisher:	Goosebottom Books
Publication date:	02/16/2015
Series:	Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princes
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Shirin Yim Bridges is the award-winning author of Mary Wrightly So Politely, Ruby's Wish, and The Umbrella Queen. She lives in Foster City, California. Albert Nguyen holds an MFA from the Academy of Art. He lives in San Francisco. They have collaborated on all the books in the Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses series.

Editorial Reviews

This is a story about a girl who grows up in 13th Century Persia, is kidnapped several times because of her beauty, and eventually marries a prince. Because of her kindness and compassion, the people ask her to be their ruler after her husband's death. During her 26-year reign, she brings their country peace and prosperity. Her story is a real life fairy tale, and will show young girls that they can make a difference in their world. This book is part of the six-book series, "The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses". Other books in this series include: Hatshepsut of Egypt, Artemisia of Caria, Sorghaghtani of Mongolia, Isabella of Castile, and Nur Jahan of India. This series celebrates women who were princesses throughout history, and provides insight into their cultures and deeds. Although Qutlugh Terkan Khatun of Kirman covers an individual biography, the information contributes to the overall concept of princesses who made a difference in their respective countries. Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith

Children's Literature - Annie Laura Smith