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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition

BiographyScience
Pages
304
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This inspiring true story follows William Kamkwamba, a young boy from Malawi who, against all odds, uses his ingenuity and determination to bring electricity to his village. Facing famine and poverty, William teaches himself how to build a windmill from scrap materials, forever changing his community's future. It's a powerful tale of innovation, resilience, and the impact one person can have.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InspiringHopefulInformative
Coming of AgeSurvival

Genres

Biography Science Middle Grade

Authors

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Anna Hymas

Anna Hymas is known for her work on The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition. She also contributed to the Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Movie Tie-In Edition), bringing this inspiring true story to a wider audience.

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Bryan Mealer

Bryan Mealer is the author of the inspiring true story, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. He writes compelling non-fiction that explores human resilience and ingenuity.

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William Kamkwamba

William Kamkwamba is the author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. This inspiring memoir tells the true story of how he built a windmill from scrap to save his village. It's a powerful account of ingenuity and hope.