I received this gem in the mail the other day. Andy Andrews', The boy who changed the world, is a children's story. It is the true story of Norman Borlaug, who was the man who developed "Super plants" which saved an estimated 2 billion lives. However, the book goes on to describe the man who influenced Borlaug: Henry Wallace. Henry was influenced by inventor George Washington Carver, who was influenced by Moses Carver.
The moral is spelled out quite clear: your actions matter. The choices you make will have an impact on the world. The story is told in a simple enough way that my 3 and 5 year old enjoyed it until the end. The rich, detailed drawings only enhanced the overall product. This book will is enjoyable for adults as well.
I found that the book did a great job of showing how one life can affect another. The message was strong morally, although not necessarily religious. I appreciated the challenge at the end: "decide now to change the world."
This book was provided to me in exchange for an impartial review. The opinions expressed were in no way influenced by this fact.
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