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The Floating Field - by Scott Riley (Hardcover)

Name: The Floating Field - by Scott Riley (Hardcover)
Brand: Millbrook Press (Tm)
SKU: 81941294
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Highlights

On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space.
8-9 Years
11.2" x 9.6" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation

Description

About the Book

A joy-filled story about a group of Thai boys who built their own floating soccer field and followed their dreams

Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

"[F]illed with happy smiles and strong kicks. . . . A splendid nonfiction picture book."--starred, The Horn Book Magazine

-- (5/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

"A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity."--starred, Publishers Weekly

-- (1/11/2021 12:00:00 AM)

"An intriguing true story elevated by striking illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (1/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

"This inspiring tale will appeal to soccer fans, of course, but also has applications for problem solving and determination."--Booklist

-- (1/13/2021 12:00:00 AM)

"This is a story that presents kids as true problem solvers. . . . an excellent STEM resource."--starred, School Library Journal

-- (5/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 9.6 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.01 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-9 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Sports & Recreation

Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)

Theme: Soccer

Format: Hardcover

Author: Scott Riley

Language: English

Street Date: March 2, 2021

TCIN: 81941294

UPC: 9781541579156

Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-2152

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 9.6 inches width x 11.2 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.01 pounds

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