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product_id: 1693565
title: "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition"
brand: "william kamkwambabryan mealerelizabeth zunon"
price: "$45"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1693565-the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-picture-book-edition
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# The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition

**Brand:** william kamkwambabryan mealerelizabeth zunon
**Price:** $45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition by william kamkwambabryan mealerelizabeth zunon
- **How much does it cost?** $45 with free shipping
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## Description

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Science Books for Children
*by A***R on February 21, 2025*

Grandma was so happy to make this book as a present for a bithday. Thank you !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind: Young Reader's Edition
*by B***D on February 19, 2012*

Themes/Discussion Topics: Self-empowerment, Ingenuity, Africa, English-Language Learning, Hunger, Famine, Education, Role of Libraries, RecyclingInventor William Kamkwamba and journalist Bryan Mealer collaborate with illustrator Elizabeth Zunon to masterfully share with the young reader the story of William's life in drought-ravaged Malawi and his ingenuity that inspired him to build a windmill that would illuminate his life and the lives of those around him.William was forced to drop out of school after a severe drought and famine struck Malawi. Instead of abandoning his education entirely, William started going to the local library in an effort to continue his education. He used the library books to teach himself how to build a windmill and dictionaries to learn English one word at a time.In order to build his windmill, William collected spare bicycle parts, a tractor fan, plastic pipes and other useful items that others had discarded as trash. Although the people in his village thought that he was crazy, he persisted and ultimately succeeded in building a windmill that provided enough electricity to power several light bulbs and two radios as well as provide water for his family.Kamkwamba and Mealer tell the story in a compelling manner that captures and maintains the young readers attention throughout the book. Issues such as poverty, famine and starvation are contrasted with concepts such as imagination, self-empowerment and education in way that a child can understand and appreciate without feeling overwhelmed. Zunon's intensely beautiful illustrations comprised of oil-painted backgrounds with carefully cut pieces of fabric, paper and old photographs create vibrant and textured collages that compliment the text and subtly mirror William's story by assembling old pieces of various materials to create a new whole that at times seem to have a story of their own to tell.Although the story told in the book culminates with the construction of the windmill, William's story does not end with that amazing accomplishment. An update on the final pages about William's life after building the windmill is provided so that the young reader can be inspired by how William's hard work and determination paid off and continues to do so for William.I enjoyed reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with my children and more importantly they benefitted from hearing William's story. The book provided us with an opportunity to discuss important issues like hunger, access to education and the transformative power of science and the imagination. As a parent, I remain appreciative of this heart-warming and thought-provoking book that inspired my children to ask "[c]ould we build a windmill?"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book
*by L***N on May 16, 2024*

This book was a gift to my daughter’s classroom. I opted for the hardcover to keep it lasting longer and for the beauty. It’s a good size and has beautiful colored pictures done so well. Really great story for children and great addition to any child’s collection. Her class was very happy with this addition. Came packaged loosely but in great shape. Great value for a beautiful book. I believe there are two versions of this, this book he is for children 5-9 and the second version is 9-12 years. I didn’t realize they made different versions which I think is nice. Now all kids of many ages can enjoy and understand.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*