Former Associated Press correspondent Bryan Mealer, who covered Africa, wrote a book, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, " after hearing Kamkwamba's story.

CNN: Malawian boy uses wind to power hope, electrify village

Helicopters and rescue vehicles gave chase while millions held their breath because they thought a 6-year-old boy might be sailing through the skies, cold, frightened and just a gust of wind from falling.

NPR: A Boy, A Balloon And A Lot Of Hot Air