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For this book club, we will be using the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. You can purchase it in digital, paperback, hardcover, and audio formats. It is also available at many local libraries.

Additionally, you will need The Norton Sampler: Seventh Edition edited by Thomas Cooley. The essays are different in each edition so you will need the 7th edition for this course.

To complete the grammar exercises you will need Barron's E-Z Grammar by Dan Mulvey.

You will also need a notebook or binder for your notes, vocabulary, and writing.

Note to the Parent:

This inspiring true story follows a young Malawian innovator as he battles famine, poverty, and family hardship to bring electricity to his village. Themes of hunger, illness, and loss are present but handled with compassion and resilience. There is virtually no sexual content or strong language. The narrative is uplifting and educational—excellent for discussions on perseverance, innovation, and global issues.

Parent Review: