The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Reader's Edition)
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 304
Published: 2016
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"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Reader's Edition)" tells the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba, a young boy from Malawi who dreams of bringing electricity to his village. When a devastating famine strikes, William uses his curiosity and ingenuity to build a windmill from scraps to generate power. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including poverty and a lack of resources, his determination leads to innovative solutions that change his community's future. This uplifting tale highlights the importance of perseverance, creativity, and the power of education, inspiring young readers to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Turtleback Books .
William Kamkwamba was born in1987 in Dowa, Malawi, and grew up on his family farm in Masitala Village, Wimbe, two and half hours northeast of Malawi's capital city. The second eldest of seven children, William has six sisters.