Dhan Gopal Mukherji (1890-1936) grew up in Bengal, before he moved to Japan and then the United States. In the US he started his writing career and went on to win much acclaim for his books. He wrote a number of books for children, including the prestigious Newbery Medal-winning Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon (1927). His children’s books include Kari the Elephant, Hari the Jungle Lad, Ghond the Hunter, Hindu Fables and Fierce Face, among others.
