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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Title | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind |
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Date | 2024-03-09 08:28:26 |
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Link | Listen Read |
Desciption
The New York Times bestselling memoir of the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village is now perfect for young readers When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
Review
This book is so touching.Despite the odds being stacked so high up against William, with a famine and a school drop-out, the tale of this one boy who refused to give up on his dreams of bringing light and water into the lives of his fellow villagers in Malawi will inspire me everyday, and help me realize,"Sometimes, all you have to do is try."- William Kamkwamba