The Floating Field

By Scott Riley, Kim Lien (Illustrator), Nguyen Quang (Illustrator)

Thai boys defy odds to play soccer on a floating field in a stilt village.

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40 pages· 1,212 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a stilt village on Koh Panyee, a group of Thai boys dreams of playing soccer after watching the World Cup. With no open space, they face a daunting challenge. Only twice a month can they play on a sandbar when the tide is low. Undeterred, they unite to create a floating soccer field, transforming their dreams into reality. Will their ingenuity and determination be enough to overcome the odds? Discover this inspiring true story of creativity and perseverance, where passion for the game leads to an extraordinary solution in an unexpected place.

From the publisher

On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. How will a group of Thai boys play soccer? After watching the World Cup on television, a group of Thai boys is inspired to form their own team. But on the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. The boys can play only twice a month on a sandbar when the tide is low enough. Everything changes when the teens join together to build their very own floating soccer field. This inspiring true story by debut author Scott Riley is gorgeously illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien. Perfect for fans of stories about sports, beating seemingly impossible odds, and places and cultures not often shown in picture books. A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity.–starred, Publishers Weekly

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