68 pages 2 hours read

William Kamkwamba

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

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One of the overarching themes of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is that of magic versus science. Which does William believe in and why? 

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How does William’s view of the world—and Malawi—change when he first sees the map?

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William finally finds his place in the world while flying to the TED conference. How does this discovery impact his life afterward?