The story of this miraculous cave rescue has been the subject of quite a few movies and books. One of the best movies I've seen is "Thirteen Lives" directed by Ron Howard. The book, "Aquanaut: The Inside Story of the Thai Cave Rescue" by Rick Stanton is very well done.
"All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team" by Christina Soontornvat is exceptional. Winner of many prestigious awards, it is full of photographs, illustrations, maps, and stories about the boys and their coach, the Thai culture, and the rescuers. The author does an excellent job of explaining the cave environment, the challenges of this life or death extrication, and the significance of teamwork and a positive attitude. Each of the 31 Chapters is brilliantly written and illustrated; and explains the challenges, strengths, and perspectives of those involved. Cavers and non-cavers will understand what a miracle the rescue of all 13 actually was. While written for young adults, I believe it will appeal to anyone of any age; and is educational as well as inspiring.
As Soontornvat says, "The lesson I wanted to share the most comes from Coach Eck and the boys, who -- like their rescuers -- defied impossible odds. They taught me that 'impossible' exists only in your mind. You are capable of so much more than you can even imagine."
Be forewarned - the book is impossible to put down until you have read it all! I give it 5 STARS! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 As a cave owner, and a caver, I highly recommend!
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A stunning middle grade novel!
"An important book that not only shines a light but also shows young readers how to shine their own. Luminous."
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This book made me feel hopeful about what a global community is capable of when faced with a formidable crisis. There were were a lot of moments in this narrative when saving the Wild Boars felt impossible--even the most positive of the rescuers felt moments of futility or made guesses about how many players would make it out alive. And yet that didn't stop a HUGE group of people from coming together and figuring out how to give rescuing the team their best effort. Soontornvat's writing is stellar. (I'd be surprised if this isn't on ALA's SIBERT MEDAL list for 2020.) The narrative is riveting, gripping. There will be moments you gasp and moments you feel teary. (Sometimes I just felt this pure sense of joy in learning so many beautiful stories that occurred.) The graphics or illustrations of the caves by Karen Minot are exceptional. There is a map-like graphic of the chambers and tunnels between each chamber that became a regular reference for me as I read. The author's note reveals extensive research (and an author who feels humbled and honored by the experience). There are also a wide variety of photographs and additional sidebars that serve to expand readers’ understanding. Honestly, it's not the typical chapter book you READ ALOUD to GRADES 4-7, but I would!!! Or at least read the first chapter and then leave in the classroom library to be snatched up FOR INDEPENDENT READING.
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- GizmoReviewed in Singapore on September 2, 2022
Well written account of the Tham Luang cave rescue
