When Myths Come to Life: The Adventures of Batu and Aspara
Batu & the Search for the Golden Cup is a unique and exciting blend of fantasy and adventure that kids will enjoy reading.
Set in Kazakhstan, this story introduces readers to the rich culture and history of this country.
It also features Kazakh mythology, which is sure to spark children’s interest in learning more about this fascinating culture.
The book’s themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery are sure to resonate with children.
It is a story that will teach children about the importance of these values, and it will inspire them to be their best selves.
The book is well-written and engaging, so it is a pleasure to read.
The characters are relatable and likeable, and the plot is full of action and adventure.
Children will be eager to turn the pages, so they can find out what happens next.
Batu and the Search for the Golden Cup
Amazon Crossing Kids
isbn 9781662507014
Pub Date 8/1/23
Synopsis
A warrior’s power lies not in his weapons but in his heart.
Batu is just an ordinary kid in present-day Almaty, worried about bullies, school, and his mom’s new baby…until the day he meets Aspara, the Golden Warrior.
Aspara steps straight out of Batu’s notebook cover—and out of Kazakhstan’s past.
Aspara has been waiting hundreds of years to be summoned to the human world and to finally get his chance to search for the Golden Cup, a magical talisman sent down from the heavens.
When the Golden Cup was lost, Aspara watched as many of his friends and family were killed or disappeared.
Craving adventure and a sense of purpose, Batu sets out with Aspara and his own friends to find the Golden Cup, plunging them into an adventure through a world where myths come alive.
But there are others looking for the Cup, and they’ll do anything to make sure the kids fail.
Will Batu and his friends make it out alive (and make it home in time for dinner)?
Authors
Zira Nauryzbai
Lilya Kalaus
Translator
Shelley Fairweather-Vega
Suggested Ages
8 to 12 years old
3rd to 7th Grade
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Fantasy
Action and Adventure
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