William Kamkwamba The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition | Paperback | Illustrated

Discover the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba, the heroic young inventor from Malawi who brought electricity to his village through sheer ingenuity. This Young Readers Edition, retold for a younger audience, captures the gripping memoir of survival and perseverance that inspired the Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.

When a devastating drought destroyed his family's crops, William turned to his village library for answers. He devised a brilliant plan to build a windmill using scrap metal and old bicycle parts, ultimately bringing vital electricity to his home and enabling his family to pump water for farming.

Key Features/Benefits

• Gripping memoir of survival and perseverance from Malawi.
• Retold specifically for younger readers (Reading Age: 10 - 12 years).
• Features photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue updating William's story.
• Media Tie-In Edition based on the story that became a Netflix film.
• Shows how one brilliant idea can light up the world even in desperate situations.

Specifications

• Author: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
• Binding: Paperback
• Format: Illustrated
• Language: English
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Reading Age: 10 - 12 years
• Publication Date: March 19, 2019
• Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 20mm
• Weight: 231 g
• ISBN-13: 978-1984816122

This edition by Razorbill is perfect for sharing with the whole family, offering an exciting look at how innovation can overcome adversity.