For my sister, Dr. Sharon Churnin Nash, a mover of mountains, who has been indefatigable in her loving support as I move mine.
I would like to thank my wonderful editor and publisher, Marissa Moss, and my agent, Karen Grencik of Red Fox Literary, who move mountains every day to bring stories to children that inspire, delight, and remind us that everyone, everywhere has the power to make a di ! erence for good in the world. My thanks also to Rachel Ball-Phillips, lecturer at Southern Methodist University, her daughter, Leora Phillips, Sarah Hanan of SMU, my husband, Michael Granberry, and my boys, Ted, Sam. David, and Josh. And thank you to children everywhere for opening these pages, letting Manjhi into your hearts, and, I hope, being inspired to be kind. For each kindness chips away at the mountains that separate us and can make a mighty di ! erence in the world. May you move mountains. Always. — N.C.
For Ollie, my four-legged mountain buddy. — D.P.
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