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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope

William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
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Prijzen

  • Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2015
    Short-listed
  • Nutmeg Book Award (Elementary) 2015
    Short-listed
  • Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2014
    Short-listed
  • South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2013
    Short-listed

Omschrijving

Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a Slave

William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: electricity and running water. His neighbors called him misala--crazy--but William refused to let go of his dreams. With a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks; some scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves; and an armory of curiosity and determination, he embarked on a daring plan to forge an unlikely contraption and small miracle that would change the lives around him.

This inspiring memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, is a remarkable true story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.

This extraordinary memoir of African innovation shows that one person can change a community:

  • An Unforgettable True Story: Follow a young boy in Malawi who, armed with forgotten science textbooks, stood up to a devastating famine and brought hope to his village.
  • Ingenuity and Determination: Discover how William Kamkwamba built a working windmill from scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves to bring electricity and running water to his community.
  • Overcoming Crippling Adversity: A powerful narrative of resilience and inventiveness in the face of drought, hunger, and being called misala--crazy--by his neighbors.
  • Now a Major Netflix Film: Experience the story that inspired the critically acclaimed film, directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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Aantal bladzijden:
320
Taal:
Engels

Eigenschappen

Productcode (EAN):
9780061730337
Verschijningsdatum:
27/07/2010
Uitvoering:
Paperback
Formaat:
Trade paperback (VS)
Afmetingen:
135 mm x 198 mm
Gewicht:
249 g
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