About the Book: Mission Marathon by Sarvamitra follows Dhriti, a spirited girl who has just one month to train for a marathon she never wanted to run. She dislikes running, acts before thinking and has little faith in her own abilities, but an unexpected challenge pushes her outside her comfort zone. As she attempts to follow a training plan and faces doubts from everyone around her, Dhriti discovers that determination can take her further than she imagined. Fast-paced, funny and relatable, this early-reader story celebrates courage, perseverance, self-confidence and the joy of surprising yourself.