Description
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a children’s memoir about William Kamkwamba, a young inventor from Malawi who found a way to help his family during a devastating drought. When the failed harvest left his family with little food or income, William turned to science books at his village library and began exploring an idea that could change their situation.
Working with scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William built a windmill that brought electricity to his home and helped pump water for farming. Retold for younger readers, this inspiring true story of determination and ingenuity includes photographs, illustrations and an epilogue bringing William’s story up to date.
