Promotional Information

Now a Netflix original film, this is the inspiring true story of a heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.

About the Author

William Kamkwamba recently graduated from Dartmouth College. The original version of his memoir The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was a New York Times Bestseller and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. He divides his time between Malawi and San Francisco, California.

Reviews

"[An] inspiring story of curiosity and ingenuity." - Publishers Weekly

"This book will appeal to adults eager to impart an uplifting Third World human-interest story, but it is also sure to resonate with children who will simply love the curiosity, resilience and resourcefulness of this doughty African youth." - Wall Street Journal

"A powerful, gorgeously illustrated children's picture book." - The Boston Globe

"This is a dynamic portrait of a young person whose connection to the land, concern for his community, and drive to solve problems offer an inspiring model." - School Library Journal

"Zunon illustrates handsomely, with contrasting cut-paper-collage details and broad, sere landscapes painted in visibly textured oils." - Kirkus

"This picture book in accessible free verse will draw kids who love to construct their own engineering gadgets." - Booklist

Cooperative Children's Book Center's 2013 Best-of-the-year list. - CCBC