This 16-year-old conservationist does everything in his power to save the world's endangered species. Raised by elders in a remote village with no TV, Kwame is somewhat naive--often with comic or poignant consequences. He has the greatest integrity of any of the Planeteers, but his naive idealism occasionally cause him to become disillusioned with human nature.
With his "green thumb," Kwame can grow almost anything. Though fundamentally serious, he has an impish sense of humor and often delivers off-the-wall lines in perfect deadpan. His earthy wisdom provides a firm foundation for the other Planeteers. Kwame has witnessed severe environmental degradation in his homeland and thus is the leading conservationist of the Planeteers. He is quiet but firm in his convictions and often assumes a leadership role.
Kwame's element is Earth. He can create small, localized earthquakes, move rocks in the earth, cause holes or furrows in the earth for planting, create tiny islands from the bottom of the ocean (only when the water is shallow), and turn mud to solid ground. |
