The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Reader's Edition Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
11
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy true stories of ingenuity and determination against difficult circumstances.

About the Book

An adapted memoir of a Malawian teenager who taught himself engineering from library books and built a windmill to bring electricity to his village during a famine.

Content Ratings

❤️
No Romance
No romantic content.
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Moderate Themes
Themes of extreme poverty, famine, and limited access to education, handled with hope and practical problem-solving.
⚔️
No Violence
No violence.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Reader's Edition by William Kamkwamba Book Cover
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Author:
William Kamkwamba
Genre:
Biographies
Published:
2015
Page Count:
304
Ages:
11
+

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