Manjhi Moves a Mountain

By Nancy Churnin
Picture Books
Review:

Is it possible for someone to move a mountain using only a chisel, a hammer, and a persevering attitude? Find out in this incredible true story about a man named Manjhi whose village in India was separated from schools, hospitals, and other important resources by a seemingly immovable mountain, until he selflessly took matters into his own hands. Ponder some mountains in your life and what you can do to make a difference.

(Reviewed by Kate Phillips)

Region India, Asia
Period 1900s
Genre Biography
The Good and the Beautiful Library No
  • 4 Entertainment Value
  • 5 Moral Value
  • 4 Educational Value
  • 3 Literary Value
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