The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind -

: Reviewers from Common Sense Media note that the book provides a raw look at famine, including the heartbreaking death of the family dog, which may be intense for very young children.

by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer is a powerful memoir of resilience and innovation. It follows William, a 14-year-old in Malawi, who builds a windmill from junkyard scraps to bring electricity and water to his famine-stricken village. Critical & Community Perspectives The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

: Readers are consistently moved by how William uses "trash" (bicycle parts, tractor fans, scrap metal) to solve complex engineering problems. : Reviewers from Common Sense Media note that

: Both the book and film explore the tension between William's scientific optimism and his father’s traditional pragmatism as they struggle to survive. a 14-year-old in Malawi