The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Readers Edition

Praise for the Young Readers Edition:

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* "This is a fascinating, well-told account that will intrigue curious minds . . . An inspiring, incredible story." School Library Journal, starred review

* "Against astounding odds, Kamkwamba's eventual creation of a windmill to bring lighting to his family's home is nothing short of amazing. Compelling and informative for a broad readership and a good addition to STEM collections." Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the original edition of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind:

William Kamkwamba s achievements with wind energy should serve as a model of what one person, with an inspired idea, can do to tackle the crisis we face. His book tells a moving and exciting story. Al Gore, former Vice President and Nobel Laureate

This is an amazing, inspiring and heartwarming story! It s about harnessing the power not just of the wind, but of imagination and ingenuity. Those are the most important forces we have for saving our planet. William Kamkwamba is a hero for our age. Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein and Benjamin Franklin

This book is inspirational. What William did took nothing more than initiative and a little learning, yet he changed his village and his life. There s never been a better time to Do It Yourself, and I love how much we can learn from those who often have no other choice. Chris Anderson, editor in chief of Wired and author of Free and The Long Tail