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A New York Times Bestseller

The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.

Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines.…

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1 author picked Thirst as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I really like books that start with a seemingly impossible situation, and then you begin to see the possibilities. It helps me think about challenges I face and how to approach them.

Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where there appear to be many things beyond her control, and yet her story is one of imagination, perseverance, and discovery. 

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