Characters
This is the main character who loves to explore and learn.
William
William becomes scared after eating this "cursed" item.
Bubblegum
This theme shows William's desire to understand the world.
Curiosity
A long period without rain.
Drought
Words that share the same spelling but have different meanings.
Homonym
This person teachers William not to fear magic.
Trywell ( His father)
William begins taking apart this object to learn how it works.
Radios
This theme appears when William questions magic and looks for real explinations.
Science vs. Superstition
A belief in magical forces or curses
Superstition
The smallest state in the United States
Rhode Island
This family member supports William's curiosity even when others doubt him.
His Mother
This event causes hunger and hardship in William's village.
Drought
This theme shows how families support one another during hardship.
Community
A machine that uses wind to create energy.
Windmill
How many bones are in the human body?
206
The people of Malawi could not afford traditional medicine, what were the healers called in the tribes?
Sing'anga
William starts visiting this place to continue learning after leaving school.
The Library
This theme is shown when William keeps trying even after he fails.
Perseverance
A person who repairs, builds, or creates things.
Inventor
Words that sound the same when spoken but have different meanings and spellings.
Homophones
This friend often explores with William and shares his sense of adventure?
Geoffrey
William discovers a book about this invention that changes his life.
Windmills
This theme appears when William uses creativity to solve problems.
Innovation
A strong desire to learn or know something.
Curiosity
This place is an island, Country, and a Continent.
Australia