An unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the
amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to
play.
In Thailand's Phang Nga Bay, atop a network of stilts, floats the
village of Koh Panyee--where a group of boys loved soccer but had
nowhere to practice. Where could they find space to dribble, juggle,
shoot, and score? The boys looked out at the water and started gathering
tools. Even while their neighbors laughed, they sawed wood, hammered
nails, and tied barrels together. The team worked for weeks to build Koh
Panyee's first floating field--a place to practice, and a place to
transform their community...
With engaging soccer scenes and atmospheric images of southern Thailand,
this inspiring book follows a group of boys who became a team long
before they had jerseys or even a field. Plank by plank, they built
their dream.