The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)

Amanda Nazario

May 21, 2025

1 min read

Author:

William Kamkwamba

Page Count:

320

Book Summary:

In which a 14 y/o Malawian boy gains access to a library and is able to help his village through a drought. William Kamkwamba builds a windmill and powers it utilizing his bike showing us all the true meaning of determination, ambition, and patience.

Genre

Nonfiction

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