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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 614 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Sports & Outdoors for Children
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A 2022 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults
Winner of the 2021 Kirkus Prize for Young People's Literature
A 2021 Newbery Honor Book
A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
A 2021 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist
A 2021 Orbis Pictus Honor Book

A 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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  1. Listening Length
    4 hours and 4 minutes
  2. Author
    Christina Soontornvat
  3. Narrator
    Quincy Surasmith, see all
  4. Audible release date
    October 13, 2020
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick on Brilliance Audio
  7. ASIN
    B08JH7374V
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 4 hours and 4 minutes
Author Christina Soontornvat
Narrator Christina Soontornvat, Quincy Surasmith
Audible.com Release Date October 13, 2020
Publisher Candlewick on Brilliance Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08JH7374V
Best Sellers Rank #9,360 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1 in Sports & Outdoors for Children
#12 in Children's Soccer Books (Books)
#244 in Literature & Fiction for Children

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
614 global ratings

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Customers find the book excellent, with good photos and diagrams. They also describe the storyline as gripping and thrilling, with a great appeal for all ages. Readers find the themes inspirational and well-told.

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23 customers mention "Storyline"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline excellent, fabulous, and suspenseful. They also appreciate the rescue details and bravery of all involved. Readers also mention the book is terribly gripping and a thrill ride.

"...awards, it is full of photographs, illustrations, maps, and stories about the boys and their coach, the Thai culture, and the rescuers...." Read more

"This was a great booked, stayed stuck to it from start to finish. Even if you know the story, you don't know it all until you read this book." Read more

"What an amazing story! The author told the cave rescue in an informative and easy to understand way for young readers." Read more

"An outstanding book, easy pace in reading, (with many color photos w captions) and a courageous, incredible, TRUE cave rescue of "all 13"!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very well told, easy to understand, and appropriate for young readers. They also appreciate the side notes explaining technicalities and photos. Readers say the book reads like a thriller but with lots of heart and emotion. They say the author does an excellent job explaining the cave environment, the challenges of this life or death, and the complex, amazing story.

"...The author does an excellent job of explaining the cave environment, the challenges of this life or death extrication, and the significance of..." Read more

"What an amazing story! The author told the cave rescue in an informative and easy to understand way for young readers." Read more

"...But this book is written so well and caters to young and old alike in a very special way. It's a MUST READ (or listen) for all!" Read more

"It's easy to read and understand, even when she is describing highly technical aspects of sump diving (never heard of it before) and how differently..." Read more

7 customers mention "Audience appeal"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for all ages.

"...While written for young adults, I believe it will appeal to anyone of any age; and is educational as well as inspiring...." Read more

"...It is a book for young teenagers, young and older adults, parents, families, rescue teams, professionals!..." Read more

"...But this book is written so well and caters to young and old alike in a very special way. It's a MUST READ (or listen) for all!" Read more

"One of the best NF books I've read in years. Highly recommended for kids, teens, and adults." Read more

7 customers mention "Themes"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the themes in the book inspirational, thrilling, and brave.

"It makes you believe in the impossible AND that communities can come together to brainstorm and help each other. 😎..." Read more

"...I believe it will appeal to anyone of any age; and is educational as well as inspiring...." Read more

"...easy pace in reading, (with many color photos w captions) and a courageous, incredible, TRUE cave rescue of "all 13"! It's a page turner!..." Read more

"...They were very brave and determined to bring the boys out of the cave...." Read more

6 customers mention "Illustrations"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the good photos and diagrams in the book.

"...Winner of many prestigious awards, it is full of photographs, illustrations, maps, and stories about the boys and their coach, the Thai culture, and..." Read more

"...Easy to read. Short chapters and lots of pictures though it was 220 large pages (hardcover book)." Read more

"...I loved the side notes explaining technicalities and I loved the photos...." Read more

"...It's beautifully told with pictures to explain every aspect of this complex, amazing story...." Read more

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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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Mares
5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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It makes you believe in the impossible AND that communities can come together to brainstorm and help each other. 😎
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Maid Marian
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal in every way!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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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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kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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This was a great booked, stayed stuck to it from start to finish. Even if you know the story, you don't know it all until you read this book.
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M. Breinholt
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand description
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
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What an amazing story! The author told the cave rescue in an informative and easy to understand way for young readers.
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StarZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Harrowing, at the Edge of Your Seat, Engage Yourself in a Profoundly Courageous True Story Drama!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
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An outstanding book, easy pace in reading, (with many color photos w captions) and a courageous, incredible, TRUE cave rescue of "all 13"! It's a page turner! I highly recommend reading this book and the amazing culture & religion of Thai life and that of this boy's soccer team. Harrowing as it was in reading each chapter, I found it to be profoundly uplifting and virtuous! I plan to give this book as a Christmas gift to a 13 year old great nephew! (He will love it!) It is a book for young teenagers, young and older adults, parents, families, rescue teams, professionals! A completely engrossing experience!
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic family read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022
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I listened to this book with my 7yo and 9yo and it was powerful. We also bought the book because of the illustrations and we enjoy thumbing through it as well. Listening together fostered insightful conversations and perspectives that we continue to discuss. We have since watched the documentary and are excited to see the movie that's coming out. But this book is written so well and caters to young and old alike in a very special way. It's a MUST READ (or listen) for all!
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CJ19
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal story, very well written
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
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It's easy to read and understand, even when she is describing highly technical aspects of sump diving (never heard of it before) and how differently the water flows inside caves. Who would expect to find near hurricane-force waters in a cave?! But she never loses track of the story itself - the boys, the rescue, the emotions - and she tells it very well. A child could read this book and a highly educated adult can too and both will learn something. Fabulous job!
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chao L
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
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I have been on a marathon with the Thai Cabe rescue and this book gave me more of an in-depth understanding of the boys and what took place. Just when I thought I knew everything I learned new details.
Book is also very easy to read so I’ll be handing it over to the kids next.
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Gizmo
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written account of the Tham Luang cave rescue
Reviewed in Singapore on September 2, 2022
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Highly recommend this book for those who want a readable and interesting account of the rescue.
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