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Scott Riley The Floating Field (Hardback)
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- Book Title
- Floating Field : How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
- Publication Name
- The Floating Field
- Title
- The Floating Field
- Subtitle
- How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
- Illustrator
- Kim Lien
- Contributor
- Kim Lien (Illustrated by)
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10
- 1541579151
- EAN
- 9781541579156
- ISBN
- 9781541579156
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Release Year
- 2021
- Release Date
- 02/03/2021
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.3in
- Item Length
- 11.2in
- Item Width
- 9.5in
- Item Weight
- 17.1 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Topic
- Sports & Recreation / Soccer, People & Places / Asia, General, Technology / Machinery & Tools
- Number of Pages
- 40 Pages
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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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1541579151
ISBN-13
9781541579156
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5050404638
Product Key Features
Book Title
Floating Field : How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Sports & Recreation / Soccer, People & Places / Asia, General, Technology / Machinery & Tools
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.2in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
9.5in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv944.T5r55 2021
Grade from
Second Grade
Grade to
Fifth Grade
Reviews
"A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity."--starred, Publishers Weekly, In the Thai fishing village of Koh Panyee, Prasit and his friends can play their favorite game only twice a month. They must rely on the phases of the moon to go out to a sandbar when the tides are in their favor. But their irrepressible passion for football (soccer) keeps them from giving up, especially when they huddle around the single island television to watch an underdog team win the World Cup. Ignoring naysayers and fueled with enthusiasm and ingenuity, the boys come up with a plan. Their floating field created with repurposed scrap materials enables them to begin a daily practice regimen, form the Panyee Football Club, qualify to compete in a tournament on the mainland, and earn the admiration of their whole village. Vibrant artwork in rich, concentrated color conveys energy and joy. References to local foods and adult women wearing hijabs depict the regional culture and predominant faith. A note by the real Prasit Hemmin enhances the authenticity of this illustrated account of his own story. Additional back matter includes a map, photos, and bilingual chart with soccer terminology. VERDICT This is a story that presents kids as true problem solvers. Its message will spark conversations at home and in the classroom, and its makerspace connection makes it an excellent STEM resource.--starred, School Library Journal, "[F]illed with happy smiles and strong kicks. . . . A splendid nonfiction picture book."--starred, The Horn Book Magazine, "This is a story that presents kids as true problem solvers. . . . an excellent STEM resource."--starred, School Library Journal, "Enamored by sport, a group of Thai boys literally make a field of their own. In Thailand in 1986, a young boy named Prasit lives in a village called Koh Panyee, built on stilts on the shore. As his father leaves on his boat with dreams of his daily catch, Prasit and the other neighborhood boys look elsewhere. Their eyes are on the village's only TV, at Uncle's coffee shop, broadcasting the World Cup. Their excitement spills over to a sandbar where they struggle to play in the sand. The straightforward text goes on at a steady pace to reveal how the boys build their own floating soccer field with ample ingenuity and resourcefulness. At first the community is skeptical of the boys' goals, but they eventually cheer as the boys leave for a tournament. Illustrators Quang and Lien use vivid colors and contrast to bring plenty of depth and movement to every scene. At times the narration can be a touch flat, especially at the climax, where the boys kick off their shoes in their formal match to play in the rain, a moment rendered with little emotion. In the backmatter, the real Prasit provides insights on the actual events along with a detailed author's note and a glossary. The village is largely Muslim, as shown by characters' attire. An intriguing true story elevated by striking illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews, "This inspiring tale will appeal to soccer fans, of course, but also has applications for problem solving and determination."--Booklist, "Young Prasit Hemmin and his friends loved soccer. But because their small island home of Koh Panyee, off the coast in Thailand, had so little land (the homes were built on stilts over the ocean), there was no room for even a small field. The boys played on sandbars at low tide, but as soon as the tide came in, the game was over. Set in 1986, this inspiring true story of determination and teamwork tells of Prasit and his friends' wild plan to use scrap lumber to build a floating soccer field. Not only did the young people succeed, but practicing on this small, unsteady, nail-and-splinter-filled field floating off the docks helped build the players' quickness and footwork. They entered a local tournament--and, playing their own way, came in third. In the colorful pen and digital illustrations, soccer scenes are especially lively and expressive, filled with happy smiles and strong kicks. An appended note tells more about the real-life players and about the Panyee Football Club, which is still in existence. A bibliography, further reading, 'Words You Might Hear on the Floating Field' in English and Thai (with a pronunciation guide), and a first-person 'Prasit's Perspective' section are appended. A splendid nonfiction picture book to pair with Baptiste Paul's fictional The Field (rev. 5/18)."--starred, The Horn Book Magazine, "Young Prasit Hemmin and his friends loved soccer. But because their small island home of Koh Panyee, off the coast in Thailand, had so little land (the homes were built on stilts over the ocean), there was no room for even a small field. The boys played on sandbars at low tide, but as soon as the tide came in, the game was over. Set in 1986, this inspiring true story of determination and teamwork tells of Prasit and his friends' wild plan to use scrap lumber to build a floating soccer field. Not only did the young people succeed, but practicing on this small, unsteady, nail-and-splinter-filled field floating off the docks helped build the players' quickness and footwork. They entered a local tournament--and, playing their own way, came in third. In the colorful pen and digital illustrations, soccer scenes are especially lively and expressive, filled with happy smiles and strong kicks. An appended note tells more about the real-life players and about the Panyee Football Club, which is still in existence. A bibliography, further reading, 'Words You Might Hear on the Floating Field' in English and Thai (with a pronunciation guide), and a first-person 'Prasit's Perspective' section are appended. A splendid nonfiction picture book to pair with Baptiste Paul's fictional The Field (rev. 5/18)."--The Horn Book Magazine
Illustrated by
Lien, Kim, Quang, Nguyen
Copyright Date
2021
Lccn
2020-020857
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Illustrated
Yes
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Inspiring real life story about some kids in Thailand who created a soccer field on the waters of the sea.
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