Cricket Readers Recommend

This book is an inspiring and enchanting read about a girl living on the Mongolian steppes in the 13th century Mongol Empire, who buys a horse at the Karakorum festival and names it Bayan. Together, Oyuna, Bayan, and Bator, her cat (Never forget the cat!) set out on a quest through mountaind and deserts that will change their lives forever. 

WARNING: There is history involved!