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Buddhism - All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

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Book Synopsis: A 2022 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young AdultsWinner of the 2021 Kirkus Prize for Young People's LiteratureA 2021 Newbery Honor BookA 2021 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookA 2021 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults FinalistA 2021 Orbis Pictus Honor BookA unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that blends suspense, science, and cultural insight.On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in northern Thailand seeking an afternoon's adventure. But when they turn to leave, rising floodwaters block their path out. The boys are trapped! Before long, news of the missing team spreads, launching a seventeen-day rescue operation involving thousands of rescuers from around the globe. As the world sits vigil, people begin to wonder: how long can a group of ordinary kids survive in complete darkness, with no food or clean water? Luckily, the Wild Boars are a very extraordinary "ordinary" group. Combining firsthand interviews of rescue workers with in-depth science and details of the region's culture and religion, author Christina Soontornvat―who was visiting family in Northern Thailand when the Wild Boars went missing―masterfully shows how both the complex engineering operation above ground and the mental struggles of the thirteen young people below proved critical in the life-or-death mission. Meticulously researched, this page-turner includes an author's note describing her experience meeting the team, detailed source notes, and a bibliography to fully immerse readers in the most ambitious cave rescue in history.

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Get ready to embark on an incredible journey with "All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team"! Winner of multiple prestigious awards, including the 2021 Kirkus Prize for Young People's Literature, this captivating book takes you deep into the heart of an astonishing rescue mission in the darkest depths of a treacherous cave.

Inspired by true events, this 2022 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults will keep you on the edge of your seat, blending suspense, science, and cultural insight. As you read, you'll find yourself transported to northern Thailand, where twelve young players and their coach face an unimaginable challenge: trapped underground by rising floodwaters.

With its gripping "you-are-there" style, "All Thirteen" takes you inside the minds of the trapped boys, their struggle for survival, and the heroic efforts of thousands of rescuers from around the world. It's a story that will leave you breathless, as you marvel at the resilience and determination of these ordinary kids who face extraordinary circumstances.

Author Christina Soontornvat's meticulous research and firsthand interviews with rescue workers bring a fascinating depth to this historical account. Discover the complex engineering operation that unfolded above ground and the mental battles fought by the thirteen young individuals below. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's culture and religion, further immersing yourself in this incredible tale of courage and hope.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening and emotionally charged page-turner. Experience the heart-pounding suspense, the thrill of the rescue, and the triumph of the human spirit. Click here to secure your copy of "All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team" today!

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