Manjhi Moves a Mountain
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Written by Nancy Churnin · Illustrated by Danny Popovici

A man carves a mountain path, transforming his village's future.

6.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.4/5 Goodreads · 371 ratings
32 pages· 805 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD610L
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Bookroo's summary

Dashrath Manjhi, armed with only a hammer and chisel, spends twenty years carving a path through a mountain. His village, isolated from essential services, depends on his determination. Can one man's resolve bridge the gap between despair and hope? Discover how a single heart can change the fate of many.

From the publisher

Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit, determination, and twenty years to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. Manjhi Moves a Mountain shows how everyone can make a difference if your heart is big enough.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
805
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
189738
Publication
Published
September 1, 2017
Publisher
Creston Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781939547347
LCCN
2017011668

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