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“william kamkwamba”

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  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    Young Readers Edition

    by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...
    Illustrated by Anna Hymas ...
    New York Times Bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    Picture Book Edition

    by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...
    Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon ...
    The picture book retelling of the New York Times bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A lyrical and gloriously illustrated true story of one boy’s determination to help his community that shows how—even in the worst of times—a great idea and hard work can rock the world.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost ... Read more

    Was $15.99 CAD Now $8.99 CAD

  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope

    by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...
    Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a SlaveWilliam Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

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    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope

    by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...
    Narrated by Chike Johnson ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 4 min

    Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a SlaveWilliam Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    Young Readers Edition

    by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer ...
    Narrated by Korey Jackson ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 39 min

    New York Times Bestseller • Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William ... Read more

    $27.00 CAD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    by Douglas Rogers ...
    Narrated by Kevin Hanssen ...

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    Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Douglas Rogers is the son of white farmers living through that country's long and tense transition from postcolonial rule. He escaped the dull future mapped out for him by his parents for one of adventure and excitement in Europe and the United States. But when Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe launched his violent program to reclaim white-owned land and Rogers's ... Read more

    $35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

    by Margot Lee Shetterly ...
    Narrated by Bahni Turpin ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 11 min

    The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female ... Read more

    $24.99 CAD

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    Before We Were Free

    by Julia Alvarez ...
    Narrated by Julia Alvarez ...

    Unabridged

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    Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship.Using the strength and courage of her family, ... Read more

    $16.95 CAD

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    One Crazy Summer

    by Rita Williams-Garcia ...
    Narrated by Sisi Aisha Johnson ...

    Unabridged

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    ALA Best Fiction for Young AdultsALA Notable Children’s BookScott O'Dell Award for Historical FictionNewbery Honor BookCoretta Scott King Award (Author)In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita WilliamsGarcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. A strong option for summer reading—take this book ... Read more

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    A Night Divided (Scholastic Gold)

    by Jennifer A. Nielsen ...
    Narrated by Kate Simses ...

    Unabridged

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    From NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a stunning thriller about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west.A Night Divided joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!With the rise of the Berlin Wall, Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her mother, ... Read more

    $33.67 CAD

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    Shouting at the Rain

    by Lynda Mullaly Hunt ...
    Narrated by Lisa Cordileone ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 57 min

    From the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have.Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a "regular family." Delsie ... Read more

    $24.00 CAD

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    The Bridge Home

    by Padma Venkatraman ...
    Narrated by Padma Venkatraman ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 33 min

    "Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma shares with us an unflinching peek into the reality millions of homeless children live every day but also infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers and stay with them long after turning the final page."--Aisha Saeed, author of the New York ... Read more

    $21.00 CAD

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