Description
Young Readers Edition
By Bryan Mealer, William Kamkwamba
Now a Netflix original film, this is the inspiring true story of a heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.
New York Times Bestseller . Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.
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.
Published: 26th March 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 304
For Ages: 10 - 99 years old
For Grades: 5+
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 2.3 x 12.9 x 19.6