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ⓘ About William Kamkwamba
Even though he was born in a country that believed more in magic, the young boy only dreamt of studying science in his homeland’s best school. However, when a severe drought plagued his country, his family was left destitute and with no money to pay for his schooling. The eighty dollars required to keep him in school was too much for the family, so Willian had to drop out of school and help his family look for food. This was no easy task. Thousands were moving throughout the country, and since food was limited, many died of starvation. Even with the odds against him, William refused to give up on his dreams. With little else but determination and the few pieces of scientific textbooks at his disposal, William set to bring electricity and water to his family.
All Book Series by William Kamkwamba
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2009 Co-authored · Bryan Mealer
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015 Co-authored · Bryan Mealer
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is William Kamkwamba?
Even though he was born in a country that believed more in magic, the young boy only dreamt of studying science in his homeland's best school. However, when a severe drought plagued his country, his family was left destitute and with no money to pay for his schooling. The eighty dollars required to keep him in school was too much for the family, so Willian had to drop out of school and help his family look for food.
Which William Kamkwamba series should I start with?
William Kamkwamba's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2009).
How many books has William Kamkwamba written?
William Kamkwamba has 3 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2015. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Anthologies.
In what order should William Kamkwamba's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 3 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are William Kamkwamba's books organised into series?
This guide splits William Kamkwamba's 3 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (2 books); Anthologies (1 book).