While each story is as unique and diverse as their subjects, they all show how New Zealand’s history is shaped by Kiwis not only climbing mountains but also moving them. Rather, Trish’s book tells the story of everyday New Zealanders who forged their own path, barging through the barriers society put in place for them. She doesn’t shy away from the real struggles Deaf and disabled people experience but there isn’t a hint of pity in her writing. Recording disabled history in this way, for a young audience, is a selfless and important exercise. This is a book that should be in schools all around the country, offering something to disabled and non-disabled children alike.